Big Bows Halters and Bateaus

This week on cemetarian on eBay we are celebrating Summer, the 50's and those great Rockabilly Styles.

This fab halter or sleeveless blouse pattern is dated 1951 and even has a great bow tie collar or can be an around the neck backless halter top.



This sweet sheath dress has a bateau neckline and cut out armholes with a sexy over dress (they call it a coat) made from sheer fabric.



If a simple summer top is all your's needing to wear with you skinny leg capri pants, this dart fitted top has a bateau or wide scoop neckline and can tie at the shoulders.


If none of these summer sweets suit you........be sure to check out cemetarian.com ............there are more than 3000 patterns there just waiting for the right person to come along.

Let's Celebrate the 30's and 40's this week

What a glamorous time it was........rich fabrics, interesting construction, attention to detail..........that just don't make stuff like this anymore.

Black Linen 1930's dress from Cartwright Designed by Martha Gale. It has more than 100 buttons on it. And an early metal side zipper.



1940s Blood Red Rayon Crepe dress with the most interesting peek a boo or Keyhole neckline. And a shirred tummy panel. No makers label.



Pure Silk 1940s Rembrandt Dress with fabulous side drape.


OOAK Slipper satin strapless evening gown with crumb catcher and cummerbund and appliqued net overskirt.....also has a sweet little shoulder cape.


Another OOAK Slipper Satin gown. This one has a wonderful off shoulder Bertha Collar and luscious tiered skirt.

The Edwardian Boudoir Revisited

Dressing our Grandmothers and Great Grandmothers was not a simple task. First came the Chemise, worn next to the skin to protect both the skin and the expensive boned corset. Made from light weight cotton batiste it was washable and a lady would have several. Drawstring neckline and armholes with hook and eye closures in back. The ruffled neckline was meant to adorn a low bodice or to provide extra bulk for that Pouter Pigeon Look.

Then came the corset. The excruciating S Curve which was not only uncomfortable, but I'm sure was unhealthy.


And over the corset went the Corset Cover. More bulk, more weight but oh so beautiful. Also made of light weight cotton batiste with loads of lace and drawstring closures.



And here's the final result..........that perfect 1910 Pouter Pigeon look in all white. She looks so pristine but she must be dying from the weight of all that fabric.

Spring is here so Summer can't be far away.

So it's time to be thinking about those Hot Weather dresses. But a bolero or jacket is nice for those spring days that go from cool to warm to cool again. Or, if you are like me and the air conditioning in restaurants and other public places, just freezes you to death. Here's a very nice selection of Vintage Sun Dresses with jackets all found at www.cemetarian.com

Deceptively Sexy Frosted Hot Mama

It was late on Sunday afternoon, and I really didn't wanna be there, but, I went to the last day of the sale. Little ole house, not much there, till I hit the closet............I immediately spotted a couple of 50's summer dresses and just started grabbing everything in sight. Paid for em, loaded em in the car and brought em home and stacked them in the to do pile.

Monday morning I started looking through the pile and this fabric caught my eye. It is a pretty Schiffli embroidered baby blue.


The dress didn't look like much. Just a straight 50's shift with a faux jacket in back that obviously created a blouson effect. Home crafted, but well done.


And then I got it on Hera and zipped it up and wow, it fit her like it was made for her. Nice but still I'm thinking "Just a sweet little spring dress......"


Until I turned her for the profile shot.....and Wowsa! This dress is bombshell sexy all the way. Figure hugging and demure at the same time.




See this beauty and some of the other sweet 50's dresses I picked up all at cemetarian on eBay

Take a Walk Down Memory Lane

Living Life La Dolce Vintage isn't just about the clothes. It's an attitude. It's a love of all things vintage and antique. From Furniture to photographs. Knowing how the clothes functioned in everyday life helps identify with and sympathize for the people who wore the clothing.

We have several Backissue Magazine categories at cemetarian and offer some great magazines at very affordable prices. And remember Shipping in the USA is FREE.

Depression Era 30's? Not for these Ladies

Slinky in Black..........Myrna Loy worthy, this smooth column of silk jersey is an extra small, so all of you tiny ladies better grab it quick.


Tuxedo is the only word I could think of to describe this luscious confection. Rows of baby lace and about a gillion (well actually 39) fabric buttons and a 200 inch sweep on the bias godet hemline.


Proud as punch she was in her own creation. Not sure if it was Graduation, Wedding or just a fancy party but the photos dated 1936 come with the 3 piece set.



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The Roaring Twenties Really Roared

The Roaring Twenties could really Roar. Sheer and short and very flimsy with very little foundation structure. Freedom was the word. Here are just a few examples that I picked up this week. Some are listed on cemetarian on eBay and some will be listed next week.

Shirtwaist's on Parade

The Lady Loved Shirtwaist Dresses......and so do I. So I picked all of these out of her 1960's closet.






And all of these can be found this week on cemetarian on eBay

Viva La 1960's

The 1960's saw more radical change in fashion than any other decade. From the structured, waist cinching 50's the emphasis in the early 60's was on a straighter line that was both slimming and elongating. These examples from 1963 show that both silhouette's were popular and women could choose the most flattering style for their body type, and not be forced into a particular mold.


In 1964, as shown below, the emphasis was still on 2 piece dresses, but with the straightend waist line.



1965, has more dresses and ensembles but even the sweaters are longer and do not emphasize the waist. Skirts are straight or pleated and pants are still skinny.

1966 starts to soften a bit with more flare to the hemline by way of A line skirts and coats. Luxurious trims in fur and fringe soften the lines also.



By 1967, dresses and coats are so simple with little structural detail. But interest and curves were created with color and pattern. Lots of color and lots of texture.


1968 become a bit more subdued, earthier colors and a back to nature trend is brought on in part by the folk loving hippie movement. Even the styles for mature women reflect a more Natural look.


In 1969, color and optics once again pop up while maintaining the natural look and feel in clothing. OP Art paired with Folk Art creates some stunning fashions.


All images are from Knitting and Crochet patterns books from the years sited. All can be found at Needlecraft on cemetarian.com