I love vintage and retro fashion. I never fail to feel gorgeous and happy when wearing it. While much of my work and event (cocktail party, etc) wardrobe is made up of modern retro style pieces, much of them from companies like Trashy Diva and What Katie Did, I’ve decided that I really want to transition pretty much fully to a retro 1940s/1950s style wardrobe with the casual weekend pieces having more of a rockabilly style influence.
The below list is based on a recommended woman’s wardrobe for 1947 (with some numbers increased for present day). I will be making updates and sharing pictures as I assemble my wardrobe.
- Hats
- 1 straw hat (complete!)
- 3 wool hats (2)
- 1 winter hat (complete!)
- 1 veiled hat
- Coats
- 1 winter coat
- 1 summer weight coat
- Dresses
- 1 evening dress
- 2 cocktail dresses
- 2 afternoon dresses
- 2 day dresses
- 2 street dresses
- 2 tea dresses
- 2 sun dresses
- Skirts and Blouses
- 4 swing skirts
- 2 circle skirts
- 1 pencil skirt
- 4 blouses
- Pants and Shirts
- 2 pairs of jeans
- 1 pair of pencil slacks
- 2 pairs of peddle pushers
- 1 pair of shorts
- 4 T-shirts
- Lingerie
- 2 slips
- 2 girdles (complete!)
- 3 brassieres (complete!)
- 7 panties (complete!-9)
- 2 garter belts (complete!-3)
- 2 crinolines
- 7 pairs Cuban heel stockings (4)
- Shoes
- 1 pair of oxfords
- 3 pairs pumps
- 2 pairs open toe pumps
- 1 pair evening sandals/shoes
- 2 pair converse/sneakers (1)
- Accessories
- 1 bathrobe
- 3 pairs of pajamas
- 1 pair of leather slippers
- 1 pair of galoshes
- 2 pair of leather day gloves
- 5 cardigans/pullovers
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 pair glasses (3)
- 1 pair sunglasses
- 1 pair of coveralls
- 1 summer handbag (leather or straw)
- 1 winter handbag (leather)
- 1 evening clutch
- 1 parasol
