1930s deco vintage clothing from a Lane Bryant Slenderizing vintage fashion catalog

If you love 1930s vintage fashions as much as I do, you will be just as excited to see this original 1934 fall style and fashion book by Lane Bryant. A leader in womens larger size clothing even in the 1930s. The colors of the pages in the catalog are as fresh as they were years ago.

Fabulous vintage  early 1934 and 1935 fall and winter vintage  fashions are shown for the larger lady which shows that plus size clothing even in the 30s was stylish and up to date with what was happening in the fashion world.

So yes, larger sizes were available and not at all dowdy or old lady looking.

I have a large inventory of plus and larger sized clothing from the 1930s through the 60s to add to Bettes Bargains Vintage clothing shop in the near future.

Below are a few photos from the book and some items from my shop that mirror these styles.

All catalog photos courtesy of a 1930s Lane Bryant fashion book.

1934 35 Fashion Book

 

Vintage 1930s coat collar or scarf. Balck perian lamb. 

1930s slouch fedora hat. Sold.

1930s vintage deco black leather shoes.

 

Stop by my
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to see more pages from this exciting antique fashion catalog.

an old wool blanket

Not exactly vintage clothing right!!! But think again cause there isnt any better yardage for an awesome jacket than an old wool blanket.
These beautiful wool blankets are available at

pinehaven2

boil it, felt it, cut it,

Let your imagination take you to new heights

One suggestion for upscaling these beautiful blankets:click on pics to go to item locations

 

Picture courtesy of katwise.

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A tale of two dresses!

What can be better than a LBD – a LONG Black dress of course! Here we have TWO figure-hugging dresses from opposite ends of the fashion world – the only common denominator is the necessary requirement to have the BODY to wear them!

The first dress in from Frank Usher, basically Englands equivalent to Victor Costa! Turning out good quality versions/copies of dresses from the Paris runways – this stunning dress is totally covered in black sequins and black beads (the silver effect in the image is from the camera flash on the sequins!). It is a head-turning dress not just because of the shimmer and light it will give off, but from the way it will most certainly accentuate that fabulous body inside it!

Frank Usher beaded dress

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1445721

The second dress is from the upper end of the fashion scale – a fabulously simple yet incredibly stunning dress by ISSEY MIYAKE, the famous avant garde Japanese designer! Very similar in appearance, this dress relies solely on its simplicity to achieve that same head-turning moment as you and THAT BODY walk by!! In a very thin, figure-hugging lightweight ribbed wool this dress clings and moulds in such a way you would be in serious danger of losing every one of your girl-friends!

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Classy Holiday Wear!

This Holiday why not go for something out of the ordinary with that simple classy elegance that personifies the word “chic” :

1960s Cresta Couture evening dress in a black matelasse (textured) fabric which has a silver ‘dusting’ giving at a discreet sparkly effect. The ‘sedate’ neckline plunges to a deep V-shape at the back and is trimmed with a 2″ wide strip of soft white fur. Even better this is for a bust 42″ and is in Excellent condition!

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Purple beaded dress

Just look at the understated yet sheer elegant purplw beading on this dress! In a heavy-weight grosgrain fabric, amazingly there is no tag or label! Beading in every shape and size decorates the bodice, but the ‘wow’ factor is the pleated panel at the back skirt!

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

For breakfast in bed, for hours of relaxing, for your stay at home evenings or as a pretty protector against the early morning chills, a bed jacket is just what you need! Available from
ThedaBara

1950's Barbizon "Pretty Puff" Quilted Bed Jacket

1960's Ecru Lace and Eyelet Bed Jacket by Stella Fagin

1960's Sheer Blue Bed Jacket by Henson Kickernick

1940's Quilted Bed Jacket by O'neil's

 

all are available at
ThedaBara

Autumn leaves are falling!!!

What better way to shuffle through the leaves on a beautiful fall day than with some stacked heel leather boots.

Here are a few yummy delicious pumpkin kickin boots to pass the day away with style from Pinehaven2

Steve Maddon mock croc Latoya boots 4 inch heels 8

vtg 70s cordovan leather stacked heel boots by Cobbie 6 M

Vtg 70s Cordovan riding boots 7 B Marc Alpert

pinehurst

These boots and more are available at Pinehaven2

Dress Him Warm in a Vintage Wool Sweater

Gorgeous and snuggly warm for him! All wool Nepal ski sweater, that would also be perfect in the bleachers at the football game! from
Threads

100% Wool Navy & Cream Ski Sweater

A Bogner Beauty of the ski season

Get ready for winter, and lots of snow this ski jacket is definitely an eye catcher you wont soon forget. Get it at
Pinehaven2 on Bonanzle

Bogner Blue ski jacket

Mad for plaid

Fashion might be suggesting an austere season of minimalism in neutral greys and camel, but, as much as love a bit of pared-down elegance, when the leaves start falling I always seem to reach for the plaids.

Plaids have a sense of tradition and the warming comforts of nostalgia.  They can be startling and bold, or subtle and muted.  And they can provide a lively counterpoint to those severe neutrals in an outfit fit to brave those chilly winds.

You can find all the vintage plaid pieces below at TinTrunk right now.  (Serving suggestions added, but by no means obligatory – have fun with them!)

Vintage 80s olive green plaid cotton jumpsuit.

I’m seeing this jumpsuit warmed up with a shearling bomber jacket and tucked into some chunky ankle boots (flats or heels would work equally well).

Vintage 80s Jaeger green plaid pleated skirt in pure new wool.

This pleated wool plaid skirt would look fabulous with a cape or a tailored jacket, and maybe a prim roll-neck (for UK readers a polo neck) sweater – preferably cashmere!

Vintage late 60s-early 70s black and white plaid knit poncho.

Throw this poncho over just about anything!  Its wonderfully versatile, and fits all sizes.

Vintage 80s red and black plaid pleated culottes.

These dramatic, 3/4-length culottes look fabulous with knee-high boots.  You could play on their cossack style with a wide sleeved jacket.

With Fall in the air it’s time to get sewing!

Fall is upon us and winter isn’t far behind so it’s past time to get moving on all those sewing projects that include girl’s jumpers, boy’s coats, matching skirts and jackets, womens wardrobers, men’s shirts and don’t forget womens coats. You’ll find everything you need no matter the season at Born Too Late Vintage Patterns!

Vintage 1970s Butterick Girls Jumper Blouse
Pattern 6933 Size12 B30 W251/2 H32

Vintage 1951 McCalls Boys Coat Pattern 8802
Size 2 Chest21

Vintage 1940s Newspaper Pattern 2782 Cardigan Jacket
Skirt size18 B36 W30 H39

Vintage 1971 McCalls Blouse Skirt Pants and Jacket
Pattern 3075 Size 18 1/2 B41 W34 H43

Vintage 1950s Simplicity Mens Shirt Pattern
1961 Size Medium Neck15-15 1/2 Chest38-40

Vintage 1962 McCalls Dress Coat Pattern 6640
Size14 B34 W26 H36