tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post8122702391444182837..comments2024-03-28T03:13:33.899-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: 24 Gorgeous 1940s DetailsEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45292208050186646142014-09-07T14:41:10.851-05:002014-09-07T14:41:10.851-05:00Great inspirational round up. It was these kinds ...Great inspirational round up. It was these kinds of interesting details that would take a basic shape or style and turn it in to something extraordinary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-22341296400369110582014-09-05T10:51:30.988-05:002014-09-05T10:51:30.988-05:00My favorites are the ones with pleats, drapes, and...My favorites are the ones with pleats, drapes, and contrasting fabrics. I adore hand-embroidered details too. An inspiring selection, for sure!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-5596805051989825832014-09-03T08:17:20.864-05:002014-09-03T08:17:20.864-05:00I have many of those saved to my favorites on Etsy...I have many of those saved to my favorites on Etsy and elsewhere! The suit you linked to from my blog is on my list of "some day" creations. :) <br />I made a 40s evening dress last winter with sequin trim and it wasn't too bad to do. Granted I used some finished antique motifs as well as pre-sewn sequin trim. ;) I ran out of time to add all the trim I had intended so at some point I'll go back and add more.<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-65342900117544416452014-09-02T10:42:27.020-05:002014-09-02T10:42:27.020-05:00I do too, though some details (like all those sequ...I do too, though some details (like all those sequin appliqués up there!) are pretty labor-intensive, and I haven't found the courage to attempt them yet! But I WANT to really bad!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-69751784553380522902014-09-02T10:41:40.769-05:002014-09-02T10:41:40.769-05:00Haha, yep, there sure is! I think of you every ti...Haha, yep, there sure is! I think of you every time I see a Lilli Ann because you introduced them to me. Lilli Ann suits are basically queens of fantastic details!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-57575288524868771932014-09-01T08:43:26.137-05:002014-09-01T08:43:26.137-05:00All of these are stunning! I love looking at vinta...All of these are stunning! I love looking at vintage dresses and using their details as inspiration for my own creations.<br /><br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerCBoyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790067005466257091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-38579629160960718912014-09-01T01:41:48.166-05:002014-09-01T01:41:48.166-05:00Wow! Some very inspirational ideas there. I'm ...Wow! Some very inspirational ideas there. I'm partial to the drapes and pleats and gathers myself.Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-82470138088750430562014-08-31T11:28:33.260-05:002014-08-31T11:28:33.260-05:00I spy a Lilli Ann in there:) Fabulous round up. ...I spy a Lilli Ann in there:) Fabulous round up. A very similar bird beaded dress was worn by Emma Thompson. Golden Globes I think. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-73732939706064176972014-08-31T07:41:32.053-05:002014-08-31T07:41:32.053-05:00Fabulous roundup!!! Each of these is nothing short...Fabulous roundup!!! Each of these is nothing short of a stunning work of sartorial art. I love them all, really and truly, and think that every last one of them could inspired many an outfit!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com