1940's suit / Aimee's Victorian Armoire

11 Comments July 13, 2016 aimeevictorianarmoire

This was such a fun outfit to make! I mean, like super fun! I was browsing through one of my 1940’s pattern reference books and came across a suit which featured three waist darts which had been top stitched. I thought it was such a feminine take on a blazer jacket and went to work creating a pattern and putting it together.

Well several 1950’s musicals and one DVD of I Love Lucy Season 5 later, I was done! I paired the suit with a light cream blouse I already owned, and put with the gored skirt….well my little heart just about palpitated out of my chest! 🙂

And while I absolutely adore this creation, I ended up creating it a little too big for myself….so I put it up for sale on my Etsy Shop for someone else to love and enjoy!

In addition, I also wanted to share with you all some lovely closeups of this very fun little project!

Enjoy your Wednesday!

5 Comments August 17, 2015 aimeevictorianarmoire

I adore 1940’s fashion, especially the suits. While I don’t think I could personally ever get used to such full shoulder pads, I nonetheless appreciate the clean, simple lines which were such a trademark of the decade. The particular version I created is a conglomeration of two separate looks…a typical straight seamed skirt with a blazer jacket that gathers at the waist. I took inspiration from a variety of sources, and since I couldn’t decided on one particular look, I created a style of my own.

My Inspiration

What also makes this outfit unique and feminine, is the ruffled blouse underneath. Simple in construction, this blouse gives a little extra flair from the detailed neckline to the tapered sleeves.

I hope you enjoy my version of a 1940’s fashion staple!

If you have a 1940’s suit you’ve made, please feel free to share! I would love to see it! You can share the link in the comments below, or post a picture to my Facebook Page.

~Aimee