1950s – The Vintage Dressmaker

My homage to Cyd Charisse in “Bandwagon”

September 12, 2022 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I present my homage to Cyd Charisse in “Bandwagon”, and the beautiful dress she wore in the film, an early 1950s style cocktail dress in beautiful emerald silk dupion with corded lace and shimmery net tulle overlay on the bodice and tulle overlay on the skirt. The sweetheart neckline features a lovely and very flattering illusion detail in tulle covering the bodice on the front and back. It also has 3/4 length sleeves and ballet length skirt that were very popular in the era. Fastens with a zipper at the back.

Early 1950s style lovely in original vintage cotton

December 8, 2021 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This beautiful early 1950s inspired dress in original 1950s embroidered cotton is a great example of the more streamlined silhouette of the era. It features an interesting zigzag style panelling with a gathered yoke on the bodice and kick pleat down centre of the skirt. Short upturned sleeves, pockets with button closure. With vintage buttons and buckle. Fastens with a zip at side seam.

1950s Suzie Parker style swing coat

December 11, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This beautiful mid-1950s style swing coat, also known as the Suzie Parker coat in yellow mohair is definitely a stand out piece and very typical of the era.

With it’s stand up collar and wide sleeves with equally wide cuffs and the curious arrow shaped embedded pockets and the distinguished trapeze shape will no doubt turn a few heads.

1950s style Suzie Parker swing coat

1950s style silk satin and chiffon cocktail dress

November 23, 2018 Irma Romero2 Comments

This lovely turquoise 1950s style cocktail dress in silk chiffon and silk satin has it’s distinct silhouette of the era, with the full skirt, 3/4 length sleeves and the fitted bodice ruched at shoulders with a v- neckline both front and back and giving it a nice little touch are the asymmetrically placed lace floral motifs on the wide cummerbund and the right shoulder. Fastens with a zipper at the back.

Worn here by the lovely Sarah.

Early 1950s inspired velvet cocktail dress

January 30, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This delightful early 1950s inspired red velvet cocktail dress, slightly gathered at shoulders and with v-neckline both at the front and back and wide attached cummerbund belt, full skirt and 3/4 length sleeves with darts at elbows is a classic example of the dresses of the era. Zip closure at the back.

50s red velvet dress

Late 50s style reversible opera coat

September 11, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This late 1950s style Doris Day-esque reversible opera coat in black and ivory silk duchesse satin is perfect for the evening out. The A-lined coat has a large pilgrim collar very typical of the era, with a slightly gathered back. It fastens at the front with a large diamante button.

A late 1950s inspired raincoat

June 5, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1950s inspired raincoat in beige water-resistant microfibre with large vintage wooden buttons and the classic trapeze line with raglan cut sleeves, it’s large pilgrim collar, slanted pockets and the vibrant printed cotton lining is a perfect example of the era.

Late 1950s wool suit

February 16, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1950s style suit in bright sea green wool/cashmere blend is a perfect example of the era with the cropped jacket’s large peter pan collar and fabric covered buttons and the full skirt with asymmetrical pleats.

Late 1950s style wool suit

Late 1950s woollen suit

May 5, 2015 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1950s inspired woollen suit with a cropped jacket, 3/4 length sleeves, large peter pan collar and a pleated skirt is yet another example of the changing shapes of the era.