A Vintage Blonde

May 23

May 23 1940's Fashion and Favorites

I love 1940’s fashion for many, many reasons. I love how it’s both practical and also cut out for womanly curves. It has an understated elegance and sex appeal. I fell in love with this black cocktail dress from the 1940’s. The vintage etsy shop Simplicity is Bliss was selling it and I swooned over the pictures. I just had to have this gorgeous show stopper with a darling neckline and glamorous details. I was worried initially of the size Small since vintage dresses can run even smaller. I have lost weight but no matter how much I lose, I still have womanly hips and thick thighs. I was pleasantly surprised this dress seemed suited for a smaller waist and wider hips. It hugged every curve with a confident classic femininity.

I was so in love with this dress I was inspired to share my favorite 1940’s vintage dresses from Etsy vintage shops!

This darling shirtdress has a novelty pinwheel print a fun, full skirt to twirl in. Look lovely in this 1940's dream.

This pretty peach dress is unique and lovely! It has an understated elegance and sex appeal and am embellished bodice. This is also from SibVintage on Etsy.

This handmade wiggle dress has all the 1940's details: the cinched belt waist, the sequin front apron and the simple elegance it channels.

This darling floral 40's number is has the era's practicality and quiet sex appeal. Look like a spring vision in this gorgeous wiggle dress by Minxouri Vintage.

Look like a modern Joan Crawford in this classic, black beauty! The sequined roses and cinched waist were staple details of the 1940's. It has a flattering cut and you'll look every bit Golden Hollywood star in this stunner.