Patterns: 1930s Evening Dresses by Butterick.

Beautiful Gowns and Beautiful illustrations found in the magazine Dileneator.

I love the hair styles, the belt of course, and the art work, but the dress designs are divine.

Butterick Patterns # 6942 and #6979.

Of 6079, the article warns: A godet below the tiny buttons that follow your backbone breaks out into a skirt made for swing music..."

1940s Dress: In the Flesh...

Remember My friend Kathy, who previous entries ago, allowed me to photograph her mother's beautiful dresses for your viewing pleasure? She also allowed me to copy this photograph in which her mother is wearing the blue dress. She has attached a nosegay onto the front of the dress. Isn't she beautiful? Her place of employment had her pose for many photographs. Maybe someday I can post of few of those here too.

Please don't use without permission out of respect for my friend.

Thank you!