My Stylin' Great Aunt's Fashions

I was given some awesome old clothes recently.  They used to belong to my Grandpa's sister, and she was a stylin' lady.  They are tiny, although the labels show them as size 12 or 14.  Apparently they changed the sizes over the years, as these clothes are about a size 6 in today's sizes.

This navy floral dress features an A line skirt and stiff collar, and pockets!  Auntie Jeanne had a hankerchief safety pinned into the front as well, a bonus.  This is real 1940's style at it's best.

Size 14 California Cottons by Libson

The dropped waist is fitted to the hips in a curve front bodice, then full through A line skirt.  V-neckline with self-collar adorn the top.  

Sleeves have band with sharp points at button.

The Handkerchief is pinned to the dress inside the front bodice.

This wool tweed suit dress looked amazing considering it's age.  Made by Millikin of 100% wool, by Lilly of California, Inc.  Los Angeles.  Gold and black tweek looks distinctively brown from a distance.  

This tailored suit features a single button band with covered buttons, deep flap pockets and a wide collar.  The skirt is straight with a backed slit for modesty.  

This simple sweater dress features a shaped square neckline and a self belt.  Fully lined.  The belt was made by Vogue in Studio City, California.

These lovely 1940's styles were beautiful then and still look great today.  

Thanks to my daughter Stephanie for her willingness to model these fashions for me!