Vintage Patterns in My Collection

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Fashion of the 1910's was characterized by fluid, soft silhouettes, big hats, and short hair.  Dress length came up from the floor to above the ankle. Often times,  women wore a tunic over long skirt. Skirts were widest at the hips and  became narrow at the ankle. (Limited original patterns, but I can source lots more in reproductions.  Your choices will be limitless.)

The sleek profiles and low waists so classic for the period.   The 1920's Fashion  trends were the shorter, low-waisted dresses and revealing styles worn  by the Flappers, the 'bobbed' hairstyles, cloche hats, the casual,  haphazard fashion of a mixture of brightly colored clothes, scarves and stockings with bold, striking Art Deco geometric designs of the era. 

 The Great Depression and World War II bookended the 1930s, but fashion flourished anyway during this decade. Glamorous Hollywood screen stars inspired new looks for women, men, and even children. Inexpensive fabrics, affordable catalog clothing, and homespun ingenuity let anyone copy styles previously worn by the wealthy. 

 1930s Fashion: Women, Men, and Children’s Clothing (familysearch.org)

The 1940s were defined  by a clean and slim silhouette with a somewhat military feel. Jackets,  blouses, sweaters, and skirts were short and close-fitting, all unadorned and with the requisite sharp shoulder pads. Long sleeves were  out, dresses were casual, and pants and 'playsuits' became everyday attire. 

The 1940s were defined  by a clean and slim silhouette with a somewhat military feel. Jackets,  blouses, sweaters, and skirts were short and close-fitting, all unadorned and with the requisite sharp shoulder pads. Long sleeves were  out, dresses were casual, and pants and 'playsuits' became everyday attire. 

The 1940s were defined  by a clean and slim silhouette with a somewhat military feel. Jackets,  blouses, sweaters, and skirts were short and close-fitting, all unadorned and with the requisite sharp shoulder pads. Long sleeves were  out, dresses were casual, and pants and 'playsuits' became everyday attire. 

Full skirts and fitted waists highlight this period.  Toward the end of the decade the pencil skirts were starting to make their appearance as well and you often have a choice in one pattern of both skirt styles!

1960s fashion was bi-polar in just about every way. The early sixties  were more reminiscent of the 1950s — conservative and restrained;  certainly more classic in style and design. The late 1960s were the exact opposite. Bright, swirling colors.  Psychedelic, tie-dye shirts and long hair and beards were commonplace.  Woman wore unbelievably short skirts and men wore tunics and capes. 

Full swing into the crazy 70s decade!   Popular styles included bell  bottom pants, frayed jeans, midi skirts, maxi dresses, Tie dye, peasant  blouses, and ponchos. Accessories that will help pull together your  early '70s Hippie outfits are chokers, headbands, scarves, and jewelry made of wood, stones, feathers, and beads. 

Don't be left out of the fun!  Find your Vintage Styles for men here

Don't forget your little ones when thinking about vintage clothing!  Find lots of fun styles from many different eras here.

Mothers and Daughter are Better Together!  (And Fathers and Sons and Entire Families!)  

How cute is an entire family in matching vintage style?  Get ideas here.

You don't have to give up vintage while you are creating life!  Have even more fun with these great, functional styles from across the decades.

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