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Thank you! That's what I was looking for. I want to use some modern patterns (I've got a ton of Burda...), but following those regulations. And see what happens :rolleyes:

No ideas at all? Like how many buttons, pleats etc? Isn't there a document with all the regulations? I thought there was but I can't seem to find it. Maybe I dreamt it [huh]

Does anyone know the actual specifications of utility clothing for the ladies, back in the 40s? I'm interested in putting together a mini utility wardrobe (of separates mostly), and I could use the help. Thanks!

Thank you. I am trying to avoid wet sets in general (as much as I love the pincurl styles, I need sets that take little time) , but I'll give it a try. Or maybe with hot rollers. My hair needs to be a little longer for this one, but by christmas I hope it will be at a good length. Any idea...

I'd appreciate some tips on achieving Eva Marie Saint's Exodus hair. I love the look, because it looks like a rollers look, rather than pin curls, but I am really not sure! I also like the length. Any help ladies? Thank you...

This is a wonderful thread. My best wishes to you and your beautiful lady. The orient express has always been a fascinating topic for me as well, complete with a wardrobe plan :)

Mine is an actress, Irene Papas.

I'm 30 :)

Dabbling with sewing is as close as reviving a vintage habit as I've ever been. These days it is a lost art in these parts. I don't know anyone my age sewing.

Velour tracksuits. Seeing them worn in public. The general indifference towards being dressed for the occasion, or even well groomed.

Is there a 1960s mod thread that I can't find? If there isn't can we start one? The classic 1960s is very close to the 1950s in my opinion. But there is also the fabulous mod fashion that is very wearable, I think. What about mod basics? The shift dress, the a line skirt, low heels...

I am also new to pin curls, and that's what I had in mind! The curling iron. Does it hold as well as pin curls? Does anyone else have experience with this?

Last night I tried for the first time a pin curl set. I found online some diagrams, 10 Hollywood hairsltyles, and I went for Bacall's style. My hair isn't cut like her's (her cut is actually described!), since I have a bob, almost to the shoulders, longer in the front and very straight. It...

Lovely style and it suits you very well. Not all girls can wear that look and still look youthful and fresh! I love the 40s look! I think vintage inspired is my thing as well. The 1950s look that I am going for is so classic anyway, that it's almost timeless. So, that's convenient :) Is the...

This post is long overdue. I can't believe I haven't told you about my visit to the Ferragamo museum, in Florence. It's been several months now, but I am as excited to think about it as I was visiting. It has many shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, from every era. It also has many shoes he made for...