Look back at the style of 1948 - the year of the last London Olympics

A 1955 'edition' of Christian Dior's 1947 bar suit worn by Dior house model Renee Barton, photo taken by Willy Maywald probably in spring 1957The above image appears in almost all fashion history books as an example of Dior’s spring 1947 debut collection – the collection U.S. Harper’s Bazaar editor Carmel Snow said had such a “New Look.” The image was taken by German fashion photographer Willy Maywald, but the image was not taken in 1947. This image was most likely taken in spring 1957 to…

Advance 4679; ca. 1947; Dress with wide shaped midriff. Style 1 has front button closure from neck to hem with Peter Pan collar and three quarter length cuffed sleeves. Style 2 has side zipper closing, wide neckline and short set in sleeves. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Blog post & Video flip through of this vintage 1947 Montgomery Ward Catalog from Chronically Overdressed. These catalogs are such a great way to gather inspiration for authentic vintage styling.

Designer Christian Dior shook haute couture in 1947 when he unveiled a wasp-waist full A-line silhouette that was dubbed 'The New Look.' #midcenturyfashion

The biography of Christian Dior

Christian Dior is a world famous French fashion house founded by fashion designer Christian Dior. Clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, underwear, cosmetics and perfumes, mobile phones, men’s and women’s watches are produced under the Christian Dior brand. Christian Dior is an […]

What's that? More pages of beautiful 1940's dresses? Okay sure! So many of these are super simple in the best day-wear sort of way, and we even have a few maternity and juniors styles featured in toda

What's that? More pages of beautiful 1940's dresses? Okay sure! So many of these are super simple in the best day-wear sort of way, and we even have a few maternity and juniors styles featured in today's pages! Vintage isn't all glamorous cocktail dresses of course, though sometimes I wish I could get away with wearing just those more often. Also, can we talk about how so many of the shoes these gals are wearing are almost identical to the wonderful Royal Vintage Shoes Marilyn pumps? Just…