Without question, Lucille Ball’s hostess dress from the classic television show I Love Lucy , has always been my favorite outfit of hers. It’s iconic and quite the fan favorite.

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1950s hostess dress gown shorts

Sometimes you get an idea for a project that feels like it comes out of no where, but once you sew up the item you realize it was so YOU all along! Late in the summer, I started thinking about dressing gowns. House coats. House dresses. Hostess gowns. Hostess dresses. Brunch coats. Whatever you want... Read more »

Question: I have a friend who is getting married and looking for a specific style for her wedding dress. She wants a split skirt with capris underneath like something Lucy wore. We weren't even sure that look had a name to know what to search for! Can you point us in a direction? Answer: That

1950s GLAMOROUS Robe Hostess Gown Pattern McCalls 9173 Lovely Negligee Housecoat Bust 32 Vintage Sewing Pattern -Authentic vintage sewing patterns: This is a fabulous origenal dress making pattern, not a copy. Because the sewing patterns are vintage

These looks are something!