I absolutely love vintage suits! They can be classy but glamorous at the same time. Here are a few pictures of some great 1950's suits. The first one is of Marilyn Monroe looking amazing in a green/blue suit. The next two are from 50's patterns, and the last one is a navy blue 50's suit that's for sale in my online store. Just remember to wear a hat to match!
In 1942, The British Board of Trade issued a Civilian Clothing Order forbidding the use of any extra detailing on garments. No fancy trimmings, no decorative stitching, no pleats, and no more than 3 buttons were allowed on a jacket. I posted a photo of a mid 1940's suit that went by these rules. I don't know about you, but decorative details or not, vintage suits always look glamorous to me! When you add on a gorgeous hat, gloves and purse, how drab can you really be?
