الثلاثاء، 31 يوليو 2018

1950s Dresses Patterns Make A Nice Sewing Project

By Frances Miller


Although there are more places to buy plus size clothing, some of the modern styles are mostly made for those with leaner bodies. Think about it, skinny jeans, activewear with narrow sleeves, and tube skirts that can either make or break a full figured profile. Fashions from the past were usually cut for ample frames and there were few that wore more than one size number. Anyone who has a difficult time finding clothes should take a look at past fashions and see if 1950s dresses patterns will work for their body type.

While some of the skirts and dresses got their extreme effect from petticoats that were either sewn in or worn separately, these are not necessary today. Most women will appreciate the fullness of these patterns. As some items can be made using wash and wear fabric, making more than one bottom is ideal for individuals who travel a lot or hate to do laundry.

Although many who were around during the period also appreciated the simple use of color, using a pattern would allow any sewer to add their own personal touch. One idea would be to create a full skirt using denim fabric but add a rainbow or shimmer petticoat underneath. Leftover fabric may be used to make a wide waist knicker belt, which is good for creating an illusion of a smaller waistline.

It was also around this time that tapered pants were popular, Like the skirts and dresses, the waistline was fitted and slightly loose from the hips going down with a slight fit around the ankle area where the hem stops slightly above. For a daring look, some women would add a form fitting pullover sweater to pants that fit snugly throughout paired with a pair of pumps or slingback heels. For those with an ample bosom, bullet bras placed more emphasis on the overall look.

Short swing coats and jackets made a nice companion. Dolman sleeves created a nice balance between pronounced bustlines and tapered waistlines. Cardigan sweaters were also popular during this time period and those with beaded applique were ideal for semi formal social gatherings or nighttime wear.

Although some women enjoyed their flared skirts and dresses, those who wanted a little variety would go for a mermaid style cocktail dress. Similar to the recent bandage dress craze of the millennium, the average woman found themselves making a few adjustments to emphasize their best physical features. Before the waist trainer, waist knickers were undergarments that helped to create a natural hourglass figure.

Some of these styles are even ideal for those who may be transitioning into a new body. Women from this period wore overcoats similar to today but instead of a straight design, a flared bottom is a good choice for those on the verge of losing or gaining weight. Until a person reaches their ideal sizes, clothes that look will hang nicely during the gradual change can save money.

These days, people tend to go with their own personal style and many reach back to an era when they were not even born. Whether it be the flapper era of the twenties or neon colors of the eighties, there is no harm in mixing things up. It is one way that a person can celebrate their different body type and independent spirit.




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