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1940s Campus Suits for Women

There is something so iconic about these early 1940s wool suits.

The silhouettes are simple and flattering and the colors are chic. They're youthful and sophisticated at the same time. Kinda makes me want to go back to school and prance around campus...hhmm, is there a grad program for vintage clothing?

Early 1940s plaid suit is in the shop.

Sears Catalog, Winter 1942-43

Dorothy Shapard, student at Vassar, in a career classic blue grey wool dress with a plaid jacket in blue, grey, red and black and a red hat, Spetember 1941. Image from © Condé Nast Archive/Corbis

And I love these 1940s black suede oxfords (never worn & still in the original box) to complete the look. Get them here.

To learn more about the elements of 1940s style, visit our favorite vintage style expert, Sammy Davis Vintage.

Perfect Harmony - A 1940s Asian-style Jacket and an Asian Garden

While Isaac & I were in Portland a couple of weeks ago, we were lucky enough to make it out to the Japanese Garden. It is truly an amazing place - so peaceful and beautiful. When we returned home, I was inspired to bring out an Asian inspired 1940s jacket that I'd been keeping in our backroom (where I keep the spectacular items that I just can't let go of) and share it with you.

Stunning silhouette with wide shoulders and a nipped waist.

Hand-rolled toggles using the same fabric as the jacket.

Glamorous wide, asymmetrical sleeves.

Golden silk with a classic woven pattern.

Fishtail peplum back.

This amazing jacket is available in the shop!

I think the photos from the Japanese Garden speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy them.

And, yes, I do realize that the jacket is a Chinese-style and the garden is Japanese...
but I was inspired nonetheless. :-)

Halloween Costume Ideas - Halloween Pin Up

Halloween seems to bring out a plethora of "sexy" costumes, but this isn't a new phenomenon! If you want to show a little skin this year, why not go back to a classic, sexy pin-up look? Witches were a popular Halloween-bombshell look in the 1940s and 1950s, so make sure you have a pointy hat!

Remember, the key to the Halloween Pin-Up is sexy Hollywood glamour...NOT trashy or slutty.