Styles for the Little Ladies - 1940

Ladies Who Lunch -Stylish Gals from 1940

Don't these gals look like they are ready to go have lunch and dish some gossip?

Designs Compatible With Larger Sizes - 1940

These gals don't look all that "large" to me. But they do look well dressed!


Also, note the last two are actually a coat and dress from the same pattern...both dashing!

It's Gray For Day - 1940

I think the big shoulders made their waists so tiny!

We've Picked Pockets For Spring - Butterick 1940

While you may get mesmerized by these wonderful pockets, don't miss the hats!

Pretty Patterns For Dreaming

I don't know how much actual sleeping you'd get done...but you'd LOOK like a dream!

Butterick Fashion News 1947 - Beautiful in Blue

Nice shapes, love that skirt with side drape and that lace peplum is removable...must tie on like an apron!

Good Housekeeping Magazine Fashion Spread 1957 - Scandinavian Cottons!

Too bad these aren't in color...but the line drawing give good details of the dresses.

Butterick Fashion News 1947

This holds a special interest for me, this is from Seattle's Bon Marche...it was one of two big department stores downtown (the other was Fredricks & Nelson). I wasn't around in 1947, but when I was a little girl I went to both of them with my Grandmother. I mostly remember the bathrooms...the lounges had couches! So luxurious. And they were full of ladies who lunch. Like these gals.