Date Night Decisions

I had so much fun last year when you guys voted for my date night outfit! So I thought I'd do it again! Next Friday is my church's annual dinner and a vintage movie so let's take a look at my options.

1. 50s Evening Gown

2.  50s Pink Velvet Suit

3. 50s Velvet Print Taffeta Dress

4. Green and Plaid Late 40s Dress

What should I wear?
	50s Evening Gown
	50s Pink Velvet Suit
	50s Velvet Print Tafeta Dress
	Green and Plaid Late 40s Dress
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Voting will close sometime Thursday night so I can decide how I want to do my hair! :D

Back to Old Favorites

I like shiny, new pretty things but sometimes it's nice to go back to old favorites.

This dress is one of my old favorites. It's a printed rayon jersey dress from the late 50s/early 60s.

It's ridiculously comfortable.

This was not what I originally planned on wearing to this event but after a long day at work and a great hair do ruined by rain, it was definitely a day for a jersey dress and a snood.

Thankfully, the weather cleared up enough for pictures.

And, can I just say that I'm so happy that my bangs have finally grown out enough to do this style! Woot!

Fabulous Early 40s

I've stated my love of early 40s here before but the return of chilly weather has got me in the mood for some more pre-war fashions! So when I found a whole slew of them for $6 each, I snatched them up!

First up is Simplicity 3938 from 1941. Love the bows for a hint of femininity.

Simplicity 3997 with some gorgeous gathers! Not to mention the hats.

Simplicity 4113 is actually a set of chic separates! I'd love this in a wool jersey.

Simplicity 3977 is a simple dress perfect for showing off a great print or trim. I have some vintage printed rayon that would be perfect for this dress.

Simplicity 4013 is a classic 40s suit pattern. I've been wanting to do a 40s suit for a while.

McCall 7032 is a great 40s basic skirt. I'm totally converted to the awesomeness of separates.

McCall 7259 is more of a late 40s pattern but also a great separates pattern. (And I need more blouses!)


Has the fall season inspired you in a new fashion direction?

Psssst..... Lucky Lucille and I must be on the same brainwave because she posted a free download of a Simplicity 1940 winter fashion booklet today!

Jewel Tone for Fall

I just adore jewel tones! (You know, because they go well with my coloring.) And the 40s is a great era for jewel tones.

This dress is Simplicity 3895 from the early 40s.

I've been in an early 40s kick lately but more on that later this week.

I also wore out my 40s turban for the first time. My husband wasn't too enthused about it but I loved wearing it!

When I first made this dress, I wasn't sure how I felt about how covered I was but it's a really great look for chilly days!

Overall, it was a winning look! Do you like jewel tones for fall?

Youtube: Easy 50s Hot Sticks Style

This week's tutorial is an easy 50s style using Hot Sticks! I still prefer pin curls but they've been growing on me.

Fall for Cotton (and a bit of rayon too)

I had big plans for the Fall for Cotton sew along but I only got one project done and it was the most simple! I do have two more started so maybe October will be a better month for cotton.

Tada! Gray corduroy skirt circa 1940!

The blouse is also me-made and making it's blog debut today.

Fabric: cotton corduroy (skirt) and red rayon (blouse)
Pattern: DuBarry 5909
Year: c. 1940
Notions: Buttons, gray zip
First worn: September '13
Wear again: Yes! I've worn the blouse loads already and the grey skirt is a great early 40s shape and a perfect basic.

The blouse fabric was a lucky LA garment district find that just screams 1940s! Eeep! I do have a small amount of yardage left that I'm hoarding for a contrast/color block project down the road. The print is too perfect not to keep.

I was also in quite a 40s mood and decide the night before that I just had to see if I could eek out a set of Victory Rolls from my short hair and growing out bangs.

Success! I'm planning a youtube tutorial for this sometime in October since I used a different technique. It worked great!

This project really made me eager to get back into some 40s styles! They really are so practical and use much less fabric. I love my 50s but sometimes they are just too much fuss.

Photos courtesy of Will Thorpe Intelligent Design

Youtube: My Red Peasant Dress

I've been wanting to do some costuming related videos for a while now and I finally got a dress for so now I can make these videos!