Elegant, sophisticated and all so practical, how could I go past this “Many ways” dress with its clever collar changes. I took my inspiration from a 1938 Sears and Roebucks catalogue – a practical dress with shoulder shirring, waistline pleats and elegant puffed sleeves.
The 1930s would have to be one of my favourite decades for fashion – the line, the flow, the lovely details…it just all comes together for a very classy look. Join me as I recreate one of my photo finds from the decade.
Preparing for my 1930s wardrobe pieces with a few underlayers. Here, I draft and make a 1930s style wrap slip, based on a McCall’s pattern from 1937.
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