Illustration by Rene Bouet-Willaumez (RBW) The Guiness Guide to 20th Century Fashion by David Bond

On The Avenue Gene Marshall changes the look of the jacket and skirt from Integrity's "Gilt-y Girl" suit ensemble with a p...

" Plastrons are vest-like yokes worn on the outside of the garment and tied around the waist with a sash, tie, or belt.  Fabrics range...

Here's a sampling of daytime frocks from McCall Patterns that were available to the home sewer for Spring, 1932.  Enjoy the fashion s...

Think you can't take a skirt and top and make it sassy and chic?  A few well chosen accessory pieces take the geometric patterned top an...

What inspires you?  If you are a regular follower of this blog, then you know that most of my design inspirations come from period sources s...