A pattern for two 1954 blouses. Note the interesting angled sleeve/armscye details.

A gorgeous 1950s gown pattern–probably for bridesmaids’ dresses. The one on the left would be for a formal evening wedding, while the one on the right would work for a daytime wedding. Dreamy!

Early 1950′s dress, just beginning to show that 1950′s “New Look” silhouette.

Perhaps more than any other item, the circle skirt instantly brings the ’50s to mind! My late grandmother wore these all the way into the late 1960s and looked fabulously glamorous in them. I love this feminine silhouette!

(Click for larger image.) Several years ago, Vogue Patterns brought out its “new” line of “Vintage Vogue” patterns–reprints from the archives that are absolutely fabulous. If you want to make your own, here is the place to go! Be sure to visit the Vogue Patterns Website to see more from this wonderful collection. (Image copyright [...]