I’m slowly trying to build a wardrobe of ‘wearable’ vintage clothing from the 1940s-early 1950s (SewRetro is great for inspiration).
I love this look, its so cute and practical:
And here’s my version:
I used my favourite 1940′s blouse pattern (Smooth Sailing from Wearing History) and the Simplicity Repro 3688 for the skirt.
The blouse is made from a repro-print quilters cotton, with vintage buttons – the skirt is a very functional navy gaberdine.
Thanks for looking! xxx
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Bex – who has written 10 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
A vintage obsessed, rockabilly queer-Femme living in Sydney Australia. I hoard vintage knitting and sewing patterns, and shoes. So many shoes.
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Cute!
Oh and love the way you’re wearing your head scarf btw… I have recently gone short with my hair and have enjoyed experimenting with some new head scarf wraps.
This outfit is totally wearable and totally jealousy-inducing. You look fabulous.
Great outfit- I love the blouse, and the skirt is classic.
I have an obsessiob with suspender skirts. I love this
Now, I know it for sure, I want a suspender skirt too!
That is fabulous! Love the whole outfit!
I loove your style- that outfit is just perfect! Nicely done!
Looks like a great outfit. I’ve been looking for a pattern like that…
Question: Is it essentially a circle skirt with the straps attached?
Hi Lady D – its actually a 6-gore skirt from the Simplicity pattern
You look FABULOUS!!! I love your whole ‘look’…very nice
This is gorgeous!
Love this whole outfit, but especially the blouse, it’s just gorgeous. x
Nice outfit! I’m especially fond of the skirt, I really like this style. The contrasting buttons add a cute detail.
So cute!! I love the suspender skirt!
Very cute and very practical! I want one now!
très cute!