Archive for the '1950s' Category

The accessories
February 12, 2008

You remember that dress that needed the perfect cardigan? Well, I found it.
It’s very vintage-y. I love the big button and three-quarter length sleeves. And I always lean a little toward the chunky side when it comes to sweaters, so this really would be the perfect cardigan for me. In a [...]

Flower Basket Dress
February 12, 2008

Another nearly perfect dress! This one is from April Cornell. Here’s what they have to say about it:
A traditional flower basket print has been styled in a classic April Cornell way. The belted style is back again this year and makes this a perfectly tailored dress for your spring and summer days. Toss [...]

Polka Dot Tea Dress
February 12, 2008

This dress is really the reason that I started this blog. I, like so many other women that I know, love the 1950s era of tiny floral print, full skirts, and fitted bodice. In short, the height of feminine elegance. I tire of looking for vintage inspired dresses only to be able [...]