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Julie-Ann McFann

I teach people how to teach. I blog about how to blog, my passion for sewing, and my love of vintage style. Pinterest allows me to share images that inspire me.

Harper's Bazaar January 1957 I'm not crazy about the dots but I'm loving the v-neckline and the welt pockets. I'd probably make them faux pockets so they wouldn't stick out. And I love that the bodice has a princess seam going to the shoulder for shaping. So much easier to sew than the ones going into the armhole.

Close up of the Kate Cameron dress

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Kate Cameron dress from Romance Languages/Pan Am

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The dress itself is pretty shapeless and matronly looking (perhaps because she is sitting) but if you look at her knee, you will see that the dress is actually sheer with a lining. I've been trying to figure out how to use a sheer and have it be age appropriate, too (I'm in my early 50s). The graphic print is a perfect solution.

Jantzen, 1957

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1953 Chiffon Evening Dress - Jean Dessès

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Madeleine Vionnet, 1939

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Vogue June 1948 - Photo by Cecil Beaton

Sunny Harnett in Dior Harper's Bazaar Aug 1954 Photo by Avedon

Harper’s Bazaar Jan 1942 - Photo by Louise Dahl-Wolf I'm wondering how many yards of fabric are in that skirt!

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1950's I just like how wholesome yet feminine this looks

1960 I always look this fabulous when I fly...don't you?

Dovima wearing Mollie Parnis 1954

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Jardin des modes 1955

by NylonBleu

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Vintage pearl and rhinestone necklace

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afternoon tea

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Tampa Bay Junior League Cookbook Committee

Bullocks Wilshire Tea Room Menu, 1950s

by Patricksmercy

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Walnut Room, Marshall Fields, Chicago, IL (I refuse to call it Macys)

by AZSUE22

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Walnut Room, Marshall Field's in Chicago

from Flickr

Vintage Simplicity Pattern #3129 The jacket of this ensemble looked terrible on me but I know of a modern pattern that has a similar look to the dress that I can use as a core piece of my capsule.

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This is Kathy Warnock's laundry bag that her grandmother made. Isn't it adorable?

Fabric Cash Envelopes (Dave Ramsey System) For my friends who are on the envelope system :o) even better than paper!!!

Jackie-O in a fabulous top and skirt.

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