The Women (1939)

The Women (1939)

George Cukor directs an all-female cast in this catty tale about battling and bonding between friends and enemies that was edgy for its time -- and is considered the ultimate women's movie of the 1930s. Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and other Hollywood leading ladies are among the array of husband-snatchers, snitches and lovelorn ladies who argue and gossip about each other at astonishing breakneck speed.

Cast:

Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Hedda Hopper, Phyllis Povah, Virginia Grey

Director:

George Cukor

Genres:

Classic Movies, Comedies, Classic Comedies

This movie is:

Witty

This has always been one of my very favorite movies!!! I LOVE the fashion show and of course the culture of the 'women'.
I give this movie:

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A Great Ebay find

A Great Ebay find

I was so excited when I opened the mailbox this morning and found a package. Inside were 6 vintage patterns. I got all of them for $.99!!!

These are my favorites:

I love the necklines of these dresses:

 I am very happy with my find!

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Wisdom from the past?

Wisdom from the past?

The chart to the right is one that was first published in the 40s to help ladies choose dresses that would flatter their body types. What do you think? Does it line up with today's "What to wear or What to not wear?" Soon I will post some of my favorite vintage patterns that I'm hoping will look good on my body type.

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Picking the right vintage fit

Picking the right vintage fit

I'm a full figure girl who wants to incorporate looks from the 40s, 50s, and 60s into my wardrobe. This blog will be the record of my journey from dressing in the typical 2012 plus sized clothes (very loose & un-fitted) to a more stylish figure flattering wardrobe.

I thought that one of the first things I would do was to search the 'net' to find any insights on what is the best type of clothing for my figure. I found a wonderful website that focus' on vintage inspired clothing. The Shabby Apple is a great place to start if you're wondering what might look best on your body time. They have a 3 question survey that you can take that will determine what your body type is and what kind of design would look best on you. After answering the questions, my body type was determined to be an "APPLE" which is exactly me. Here's the diagram of an "APPLE"

Lovely limbs. You have thinner legs and arms, accompanied by fullness through the ribs and stomach.
Style icon: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Style tips: Look for clothing that accentuates your legs and arms. Loose-fitting waists, empire waists, short sleeves and knee-length skirts are best for you.

With this information at hand, it's time for me to start looking for the most flattering vintage type styles for my body. Please join me on my journey.

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