I'm so glad that the 1950s look has been in fashion lately. As a youngster I couldn't wait to wear the fashions of the 50s. Then, of course fashions changed to mini skirts and shift dresses during the 1960s. This year I decided to make two summer dresses that have a bit of that retro look. A friend was interested in what I was doing and brought along a pattern she'd used in 1960. It was her favourite ever dress and included a little bolero. This got me very enthusiastic. My friend lent me the bolero pattern and I made two to match the dresses I'd made. Here's the original 1960 pattern...
I didn't do the buttons and buttonholes, even though the pattern says size 14 it was tiny, I'm a size 12 and I doubt I could have managed to fasten it up.
Here are the two outfits I made...
This blue one is from Kwik Sew K4098
This pink one is a New Look 6723
The bolero goes really nicely with these styles of dress, I prefer a sleeve so the bolero gives me that bit of cover on the tops of the arms I prefer.
