Oh, 1950s dresses how do I love thee! I’ve had this fabric in my stash for a while and I knew exactly what type of dress that I wanted to make with it!
A great 50s double breasted dress with a great collar!
And too top it off, I found a pattern with pockets (Simplicity 1097)! Score!
I chose some yummy white trim to make the collar pop and a white belt to break up the business of this print.
More photos and construction details can be found on my blog. What’s your favorite fun feature on a dress? Mine’s definitely pockets!
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Starspangledheart – who has written 29 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I'm a 20 something graduate chemistry student who loves the fashions of the 30s, 40s and 50s. I'm also completely obsessed with Downton Abbey. Aside from sewing, I also love to knit, scrapbook and read.
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This dress is so adorable! You did a fabulous job with this one!
I LOVE it! So stylish! Well done!
This is a wonderful dress. It’s very flattering. The buttons and collar details are lovely. I also like your hair and styling (the jewelry and shows). Great job!
If a dress has usable pockets, I’m buying the dress! Looooove this dress.
Absolutely love it! Bags of style. Nice one
My favourite fun feature on a dress is bows without a doubt!
So chic. What a very stylish dress
Pockets
I once had on a dress and someone asked if I had made it. My son immediately answered, “If she had made it, it would have had pockets.”
I love your dress. Job well done!
My mom wore gorgeous dresses like this: women looked like women then. Your dress flatters your figure, and the detailing on the collar is exquisite.