This dress ad stopped me in my tracks this morning. I need to find this dress by Sir James from 1958. Sir James was a California designer who specialized in classic shirtwaist dresses in fun fabrics. He used lots of cottons and silks, usually in pretty prints. The dress shown above, from 1958, is made of Riegel black cotton and has a huge rose applique on the side of the skirt. I want, I want, I want. The dress sold in 1958 for $30 (about $227 in today's dollar).
These images come from an ad for Wyner worsted wool jersey fabric in a 1950 magazine. Our clever secretary has made a sleeveless dress from Simplicity pattern 8307 in this versatile fabric that will take her from a long day at the office to a date in the evening.
Here, she wears the dress over a jewel necked pullover and matching belt. Now if her boss would just sign the darned letter, she could get changed and meet her date.
Here, our gal-about-town has removed the top, and traded her watch for a bangle bracelet. Her velvet cap adds a touch of elegance while sipping martinis with her man. But wait!! Isn't that her boss? Why yes, yes it is. There was no money in the budget for a second male model, I guess. Oops.
The original 1950 pattern is available for purchase from The Cupid and The Swan at Tias.com for $35.00. It's not often that I find an exact pattern match for garments featured on my blog. If you like what you see, grab the pattern quick, because there is only one!
Today's Steal of a Deal is this 1950's wool dress decorated with tiny bronze studs. Gorgeous! Original price - $135.00. Today only 50% off - $67.50.
Today's deal is this 1950's Tiered Lace Party Dress by Simone de Paris. Original price $135.00. 50% off today only - $67.50.
Welcome to the Couture Allure Steal of a Deal January Sale! Today's deal is this 1950's Pink Faille & Black Velvet Full Skirted Dress. Original price - $135.00. 50% off today only - $67.50.
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