DRESS PREVIEWS: 1930s, 1940s and 1950s!

1940s: Embellished Military Style Blazer by GreenTree

Gorgeous Hourglass silhouette- clean cut, fitted jacket in Navy-Colored Rayon Blend by Greentree's, Richmond, VA. Bust 38. - SOLD

FEATURES:

This jacket is about details...

Gorgeous Grape-Rose Colored Buttons about an inch in diameter have rhinestone accents.

Both Collar and Front hem of coat have ribbon-like designs which are embroidered for extra interest. Close-up photographs of these details are available upon request.

Sleeves have cuffed and notched accent.

Jacket flares at bottom hem for Peplum effect.

Large shoulder pads are sewn into lining. Jacket is fully lined.

Jacket includes maker and union label.

Heels: 1940s Platforms, Rhythm Steps.

The November, 1947 issue of Cosmopolitan features this Ad/illustration for the shoe brand

Rhythm Steps, c/o Johnson, Stephens and Shinkle shoe Co., St Louis.

Lovely illustration.

Magazines: Cosmopolitan Cover, November 1947.

The November Cover of Cosmopolitan, 1947.

Belts: 1940s Velvet and Embellishments, Corset Style.

I love Cinch Belts, especially the wide corset style. Embellished is even better.

This belt has a lovely floral motif, with turquoise seed beads, interesting, gold-tone coil beads accented with rhinestones, of course.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63574473/vintage-antique-velvet-beaded

Antique and Vintage Leather: Kirwan-Neilson Makers, Lusk, Wyo

SOLD

Kirwan-Neilson Makers, Lusk, Wyo.
1930s-1940s Tooled Leather Corset Belt, Beautiful Condition.
stamped "25" with adjustable outlets.

FEATURES:

Double Buckle Design.
Beveled-edge border of leather is smooth and like piping.
Background of design is pebbled texture, with dimensional Art Deco style floral motif.
Silver-toned metal buckles, possibly steel or brass.

Stamped:
"Kirwan-Neilson Makers, Lusk, Wyo."

A beautiful Piece!

I found a little information about the maker, with source referenced at end of paragraph:

"John William "Jack" Kirwan was born in Pennsylvania in 1885. He moved out west to Wyoming with his Missouri bride Anna around 1915.
He served in World War 1 in the Army and returned to Douglas Wyoming where he enjoyed spending time making saddles at his shop. In
the late 1930's his wife passed away and he moved to the nearby town of Lusk Wyoming where he partnered with T. C. Nielson in his shoe
shop, and together they built a reputation for finely crafted saddles under the name of Kirwan & Nielson. Kirwan died at age 54 of influenza
in 1944."

REFERENCE: http://www.oregontrailcrossing.com/The_Saddlemakers.html

1940s Dress. Kathy's Mom.

Another Lovely dress my friend Kathy allowed me to showcase here. This dress was worn and possibly handmade by her mother in the 1940s. I hope soon to post a little more about her- she was a real beauty who was often called on to model back in the day; I'll ask Kathy to share a little about her.

Meanwhile, here is a dress she wore, and if I am not mistaken, for some sort of beauty pageant.

Note The Sleeves: I love how they were sewn and pleated to maintain their fullness.

Enjoy!

PREVIEW: 1940s Dress with Bib Shelf Bust. Black Taffeta By New York Creation. New York Dress Institute

1940s Cocktail Dress by New York Creation/ New York Dress Institute.

Gorgeous Bib style Bust for a unique "shelf" bust effect.

PREVIEW: 1940s Chiffon Formal Gown.

1940s Fashion: Sheer Maxi with Ruffled Bust. Designer: Perry Brown of Vanity Dress.

This beauty belongs to my dear friend Kathy who generously allowed me to photograph/ share this for the sheer benefit of fashion appreciation.

She is fortunate to have both the dress and a photograph of her mother wearing it. I hope to share the photo with you soon; meanwhile, you can appreciate it on my mannequin.

Label: Perry Brown of Vanity Dress.

Sheer Maxi Dress with matching cropped bolero jacket. Delicate ruffle lace trim.

1940s Military Fit and Flare Coat. SOLD