'40s swimsuit. Bridal gowns. '30s McCall suits. Hats! Hats! Hats! 15 YSLs. And more. August 5, 2025 03:26 3 Comments

This Vogue Nina Ricci is elegant. Simplicity itself. Princess seams. Flared skirt. This will let your loveliness shine through. You won't be upstaged by a busy, frou frou wedding gown. You won't look like one of those doll cakes your great-grandmother made you. When you peruse your wedding pics years from now, you won't be embarrassed by poofs and ruffles. You'll still adore this dress. It. Is. A. Classic. Yes indeed.

And it includes a fabulous veil. And a slip. What more can a bride want? Well, OK: An intelligent, loyal, faithful, hard-working partner. That's a must. Absolutely. 

I am a devoted YSL admirer. Totally fanatical, in fact. This menswear look is iconic. And his patterns make up superbly. Vogue Paris Original 2983 can go day. It can go night. It can go spring. Summer. Fall. Winter. You can wear each item separately. Really. I have worn out every YSL outfit that's made it off the sewing table. And I loved every one. So much. So very very much.

Need I say I adore this bathing suit? I don't think so! I can see Lana Turner in The Postman Always Rings Twice. She would wear this. She would love this. In white, of course! It's a favorite movie, and a favorite book. James Cain captured my heart when I read “Mildred Pierce” way back in my teen-age years.

McCall 7939. So very sleek. So very chic. Top-Stitching. Pockets. Pleats. Inset belt. What fabric would you use?

McCall 4254 is the perfect office to dinner dress. The bolero with bow-sleeve detail. The nipped and darted waist. The flare in the back skirt. See how it sways when you walk? I do. Charming. Beautiful coming. Beautiful going. Can you resist? Say you can't. Say you have to have it. Because you do. You know you do.

McCall 1378 may be my favorite hat pattern. Ever. Stop vacillating, Denise. This is your favorite hat pattern. Definitely. Absolutely. No need to hedge your bet. The snood. The wide brimmed version. Cupcakes, this has it all going on. And did I mention it also includes the cutest purse? It does!

And, my friends, these are just a fraction, and a small one at that, of the beauties we just posted. Don't miss them. Many of these are hard to find. All of them are lovely. Yes indeed.