#vintagecapelet

[professorpski]

Not Going Anywhere Fast in 1950, Vogue 1964

This 1950 ensemble with sleeveless dress and matched caplet captures the other skirt silhouette introduced by Christian Dior in 1947: the long and narrow. We tend to think of the long, wide skirt as the New Look of the post-war era, but Dior also offered long, narrow skirts that year as well. Both had the small waistlines and soft shoulders you see here in a Vogue Pattern re-issued in modern sizes.

I was intrigued by the shape of this dress  The bodice has a deep horizontal tuck whose purpose seems two-fold: decoratively, it both echoes the deep stitching that holds the capelet’s self-lining in place and makes the waistline seem even narrower as the eye notes the pleat is wider than the bodice where it hits the skirt (that portion is gathered).

Then, the skirt of the dress has deep pleats at the waistline which create more space for the body and seems easier to wear. But look at the sketch of the pattern piece, and you see that the pleats are not meant to add walking easy. Instead, the skirt narrows from those pleats at the waistline down to the low hemline.

Looking at the fashion illustrations, we can see that walking was never the point. This ensemble was a dressy afternoon outfit, or an evening out ensemble. Think concert, cocktail party, dinner out. See the large, black hat and long, black gloves, the corsage, and pearls around the neck to the right, and the long white gloves worn with a veiled hat and again pearls on the right. Standing, chatting, flirting, and sitting were the main activities, not walking, which is why this is not a practical day ensemble with walking ease, but one where the waist pleats help show off the small waist and the roundness of the hips. A quiet, but effective means of drawing attention to the figure.

Find it at your local fabric store, or online here: https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v1964

[loveartfashionme]

More #fallfashion coming your way! This capelet is made from an ivory bridal satin! Capelet's are not only perfect for the fall but also oh so 1940's! . . .#cape #capelet #capes #capelets #capeletswithlove #capeletseason #1940s #1940sfashion #1940sstyle #1940svintage #vintagecap #vintagecaps #vintagecapelet (at Yuba City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD-Hv42JZAa/?igshid=1rdb6lau6x13m

[the-glass-coffin]

Check out this Vintage 1960’s Gold Capelet. Stop by the Parlour today. Open till 7p. #TheGlassCoffin #VampireParlour #VampireShop #Vintage #Antiques #SpookyHomeDecor #MacabreAdornments #Austin #Austin #ATX #VintageCapelet (at The Glass Coffin: Vampire Parlour)

[vivianvintage8]

Today's Find! Vintage Shawl / Capelet #vintageshawl #shawlvintage #vintagefind #vintagefashion #vintagecapelet #vintagestyle #vintagegirl (at Vivian Vintage 8) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxk_YV0hV0p/?igshid=nbs57atnilv0

[walkinvintage]

Scroll------> Not to be believed! Amazing vintage 1930s capelet, short cloak, cream silk embroidered with vibrant blue dragons and metallic thread cooled snakes, magnificent workmanship, size S, now available for purchase, #vintagechinese #vintagechinesetextile #chineseclothing #vintageembroidery #vintagecape #artdeco #chinesedragon #dragonembroidery #qing #vintagecapelet #chinesedress #walkinvintage #walkinvintagestore #oldtextile (at Walk in Vintage)

[blue17vintage-clothing]

Try vintage capes to give you that authentic WW II look!

Try vintage capes to give you that authentic WW II look! #vintagecape #vintagecapesforsale #vintagecapelet

Vintage capes and ponchos can add a new dimension to any wardrobe

Vintage capes have no end to the celebrity attached to them. Who wouldn’t remember Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s caped detective Sherlock Holmes of the 1880’s fame. The tweed overcoat, made famous by Holmes, has since inspired various other legendary characters.

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[vivianvintage8]

These lovely are in need of a good cleaning and some restoration... Then they will be up for sale starting late next week! Please feel free to DM us if you're interested in one or more of the hats, fascintators or the capelet. My favorite is the black sequined turban. 😍 What's your? #hats #vintagehats #vintagefascinators #vintageheadwear #vintagecapelet #vintagetopper #vintageturban #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #ilovevintagehats (at Vivian Vintage 8) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkvZpPAuLB/?igshid=1e19o0249d9ej