Monday, February 27, 2012

Madison Avenue Monday: Party Color

A photo spread of party dresses made from vintage Simplicity patterns in Modern Miss magazine, Winter 1960:

Simplicity 3616

Simplicity 3483

Simplicity 3593, 3538

Simplicity 3183 (my favorite)


5 comments:

  1. That smiling guy must be creepy in real life because they're all leaning to get away from him. That first lady is even trying to hide behind a plant.

    Love the necklines on the dresses.

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  2. Betty Draper, is that you?? These ads could not be more perfect!!

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    1. The first model does remind me of January Jones! And I can see Betty Draper wearing that silver dress too.

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  3. Those gals need some calcium or something! Stand up straight already! I want the silver fabric now!

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