The Language of Fashion: Fashion Dictionary scans Blouses thru Caps

This entry is part 18 of 21 in the series The Language of Fashion - 1939 Fashion Dictionary

The illustrated “blouses” section was pretty interesting, especially since I sell vintage clothes. It’s nice to have precise definitions, general illustrations on how the garment was worn, and approximate dates for when the look was fashionable!

I admit, I’m reading this fashion dictionary fully while I scan it.

Also illustrated in this set of scans:

boyish bobs
Irene Castle bob (since this book was published in 1939, just barely as World War II was starting, it mentions that she was popular before The World War – referring to World War I).
19th century basque bodice
Bonnets: 1865, Cabriolet Bonnet 1810, 19th century coal scuttle bonnet, 1846 poke bonnet, Salvation Army Bonnet (adaptation 1938), mid-19th century slat bonnet, and early 19th century sun bonnet.
Boots: 1625, early Greek buskins, 17th century French fall boots, Cavalier boots 1625, Top boots 1789…
Bouffant skirt 1930s
4 different types of braids
20th Century Bretelles
Brother and Sister clothes
18th century bouffant
Bust extender 1909
Bust forms 1938
19th century bustle silhouette
Cabochon shapes, buckram