1940s fashion illustration #4.

I just love the yellow coat. I think it's adorable, but still very practical.

mccall's magazine dress patterns july 1940

1947 fashion plate

Simplicity 3406; ©1940; Junior Misses' and Misses' Blouse, Skirt and Bolero. Blouse has frilled trim and a Peter Pan collar. Long sleeves gathered to wristbands or short sleeves trimmed with frilling. The front of skirt is gored and back is seamed and is finished at top with a belt. Unlined bolero has three-quarter or short sleeves darted in armhole. Penelope Rose bust 36" [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to…

Fashion Frocks Style Card-1950

Advance 4899; ca. 1948; View 1, Jacket with Contrasting Skirt - Detachable Contrast Collar and Cuffs - Ribbon Tie. View 2, Jacket with Short Sleeves and Square Neck - Contrasting Skirt. Featured in Advance Fashion News, July 1948 and in Advance Patterns book, May 1949 [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!] Saeglopurs

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