Stylish Winter Coats: World War Two

 A small selection of gorgeous coats from the war years (oh and 1946 which sort of counts as far as design and restrictions are concerned)


Windsmoor December 1941


Selfridges Autumn 1943


Harella Autumn 1943


Dereta December 1945


Marlbeck October 1945


Molho December 1945


Harella Spring 1946

"Ribbon" Twin Set 1939

If i could knit this would definately be at the top of my To Make list.


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PLUS there is an additional pattern for turban band tucked in at the end.


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SALE at Wickedlady Collectables

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1940s Hollywood Stars in Colour #5

Number five in a series of colour photographs

Gene Tierney

Outfit Post

So, at last I got some photos done of the navy hat  I renovated and the coat I intend wearing it with. This coat is so heavy and warm, I got it last March at the end of winter the price below includes the postage! It was billed as black and red  but turned out to be navy and red - even better! My all-time favourite houndstooth check and even the sleeves aren't that much too long.


1960s Windsmoor coat - Ebay £13.38
Blue dress - made by me - another outfit post coming soon
Navy Leather Brogues  - Etsy £19.06
Navy Leather Gloves - Ebay £4.99
Hat - Ebay £3 rennovated by me.

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How it all began from PUNCH, Nov 6, 1946.

November Chic

Grey and damp days have arrived in England so to cheer myself (and you, I hope) up
I scanned some ravishing images from magazines of Novembers past.

First is this stunning ensemble from 1946, all items available from Marshall & Snelgrove.

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An irresistable offer from Md'lle Parfait from 1923, a sale in November hmmm sounds good.


Party Frock from 1948, seems to be a mix of New Look and 18th century


Shoes also from 1948, can't possibly choose a favourite.


More party frocks this time the latest looks from Paris in 1929


White sunray pleated confection from Nina Ricci 1938

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Jaeger's Suit and matching Coat 1947 fabulous pleat details, designers went a bit mad on pleats after the restrictions of the war.


Furs a la Hollywood 1937 and advice on how to get a cheaper look-alike

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Viyella housecoat for eating toasted crumpets by the fire in 1940


Utility Coats by Dereta 1943 (I've included the pattern for the cap too)

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Feeling Better Now!!

Time to start thinking of party shoes again

Irregular Choice Purple Suede with HUGE Bow, also black & wine


Dune Flowery Bling with a peeptoe


Classic gold - go-with-anything slingback with small platform


Bargainaceous Teal Satin with a Knot Trim, also in gold and silver


Ruby Slippers, Romantic and oh so glittery, also in blue, black/multi and gold


Totally Mod, limited sizes available


Gothy Sequin Platforms


Gorgeous


60s Style Net Stilettos also in Smoke


Not really party but damn fine all the same

Vodka Martini

Made famous in the 1960s by James Bond - then played by Sean Connery. As with the regular gin martini the ratio of the ingredients varies according to taste.



1 Measure Noilly Pratt Vermouth
2 Measures Wyborowa Vodka
An Olive (or 2)

Shaken over ice in a cocktail shaker in true 'Bond style' or stirred in a mixing jug. Perfect while watching 'You Only Live Twice' or 'Dr No' (I don't recommend the books they are a bit dull)