1940s italian fashion

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Two sisters, my mother and aunt, Clara and Vilma, dressed in the latest style. Taken in the Bronx, New York in the late 1940's. They were named for Clara Bow and Vilma Bánky. Homemade dresses. The houses in front of the house haven't been built yet. And there were still no houses behind us. Behind the girls, my grandfather built a large grape arbor, basically a city lot size, from which he produced what may have been the world's worst wine. The driveway that leads away on the left was turned…

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This easy-to-make evening dress from 1944 has the centre-front panel of the bodice in one with the full circular skirt. The rest of the bodice is joined at the lowered waistline. The Camisole style neckline can be finished with or without the draped shoulder sections. Bust 34 Hip 37 There are no suggested fabrics but something like: Silk crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Lace, Rayon satin would work Comes with Step by Step Instructions and a helpful sewing guide. An easy to download and print at…

donna reed - fantastic style! i love this ensemble.