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| Illustration by RBW for Vogue |
Fabulous flared afternoon jacket over a slim skirt accompanied by a felt topper with masque veil and feather. By Hattie Carnegie.
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| Illustration by RBW for Vogue |
Two classic suits featuring high revers and hidden closures over plumb-straight skirts. Suit on the right by Creed. Hats by Descat.
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| Illustration by Eric for Vogue |
Left: Chanel velvet dinner dress accented with fabulous diamond stars. Velvet hat with ostrich by Schiaparelli. Right: Lanvin quilted satin coat and muff, Reboux purple velvet hat with a fall of ostrich.
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| Illustration by Eric for Vogue |
Hats to dramatize dinner costumes. Left: Turquoise and black plumed velvet pillbox by Suzy. Molyneux crepe dress with turquoise bow. Right: A pyramid of orchids on a cap by Reboux. Mainbocher lame dress and fox-trimmed cape.
Source: February 15, 1939 issue of Vogue
I love reading your blog and look into the photos/illustrations. It gives me so many ideas. Dinner outfit paired with a hat? I am going to try it on my dolls.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoy it Belladonna. I'm also happy to enable! I just love dinner suits with a great hat. Melissa
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