1950s Capsule Wardrobe Ideas Plus the 'Tummy Dipper' & More Corsets in Vogue Patterns 1957

[@KellyfromMemphis]

Yay! My favorite decade for fashion! 🤗❤️

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Oh it’s your favourite decade! It truly was a stylish and colourful time. Thank you for watching and commenting! 🤗💖

[@MichelleSMV]

I love the little table showing what colour items to wear with the main outfit colour! That is so useful especially if you get stuck on colour easily

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Me too! And the accent colours aren’t the ‘safe’ ones you’d necessarily think of but imaginatively thought through. Thank you for watching again Michelle! 💐

[@MichelleSMV]

I love that they’re not the safe colours as well! Thanks as always for posting lovely content 💕!

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Being a 50’s child these fashions bring back so many memories. My mother wore very similar styles in the magazine and oh! the hours I had to wait for her to be fitted for the right under garment including the girdle and longline bra. Poor darling is now 97 and living with dementia, she has only just stopped wearing the longline bra late last year as it now irritates her. I love the 50’s fashion and in particular the Audrey Hepburn look. X ❤️🌺

[@Samanthalovestosew]

You see, that’s what doesn’t get mentioned in these vintage magazines - that women actually went for fittings then. It must have helped the comfort of these foundation garments - though I imagine there were standard shop sizes too. I would have thought a well fitted girdle and bra might be more comfortable than modern shape wear, which is like being hugged by a giant Elastoplast! I’m very sorry to hear your mother has dementia. Time passing and our beautiful and stylish parents getting old (not to mention ourselves!) always makes me sad. But it’s one of the reasons I like to celebrate the eras our parents and grandparents lived through. Audrey Hepburn is an absolute favourite of mine too. I think I told you my father once took her out to dinner when he was in America. I positively turned the Spanish Inquisition on him wanting to know every detail on his return 😆 Of course it was hopeless, I just got that she was very nice. And funny. I asked him what she wore and he said ‘a dress’ 🙄 💗🌸xx

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Samantha how did your dad come to take Audrey Hepburn to dinner? That is absolutely amazing. She is so beautiful and always looks so elegant. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a photo of them both together. Your dad certainly knows how to dress. They would have looked fabulous together. ❤️❤️❤️🌺

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@lenorerhodes8110 He was a London art dealer and he collected 18th century English pictures for an American billionaire with whom he became genuinely very close friends, holidaying with him and his wife. The American’s wife’s best friend was Jackie Onassis so he moved in rather elite circles and that’s how he met Audrey Hepburn. I don’t have a photo of him with Audrey Hepburn but I do have a photo of him with the Queen. He said when he and AH walked into the restaurant she said to him ‘do you think everyone is looking at us?’ Then she laughed and said ‘well I suppose it would be awful if they didn’t’. He said she had self deprecating humour and was charming. 💖🌷xx

[@lenorerhodes8110]

What a wonderful life your dad led. I think it would make a fabulous movie. ❤️🌺

[@janelle545]

So enjoyable for sure. I grinned all the way through that. Love your commentary of the vintage magazine.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m so pleased to find a kindred spirit who appreciates both vintage fashion and my sense of humour! Thank you very much 💐

[@alenamoss8146]

Thank you Samantha! Never thought I was a 50 s girl, but yes I love love it all !

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Truly I think the modern interpretations of the 50s by many of the retro brands have a lot to answer for. There’s a lot more to the 50s than polka dot circle skirts etc! So pleased you enjoyed my look through Vogue and thank you for supporting me 💐

[@joiedevivre2005]

I learned the chiffon scarf trick (to keep your makeup from smearing) when I modeled as a teen (in the 1980's). One of our fashion coordinators had been a runway model in the 1960's & used this trick to keep from getting makeup on the clothes between the many changes they had to do for fashion shows.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Oh this trick truly was used! When you read something in a magazine it’s impossible to know how much it was really practised. I love the thought of a runway model from the 60s showing a teen model in the 80s how to do it! Thank you for watching and commenting 💐

[@amauryy4417]

This flip through is such a delight, thank you!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and thank you very much for letting me know! 💐

[@rowanhughes8682]

😲😲😲 I want them all!! This is my favourite era and I loved all the descriptions of fabric choices, colours and accessories, even down to the lipstick shade 💄 💋 What to wear in the country 🤔 yes, I could see myself enjoying Sunday service and a genteel cocktail gathering dressed like a partridge! 😂 Who on earth would have the time to dedicate to all the outfit planning? Mrs Exeter, that's who! I think she has a nanny, a cook, cleaner, secretary, dog walker, gardener, a property/ appliance/vehicle maintenance engineer, AND doesn't go to work!! 😂😂😂 But most of all, Samantha, I enjoyed this perusal through fifties fashions and style because of you. All the little quips and asides make me smile 🤗 hugely entertaining. Thank you 👏👏👏👏

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Ah Rowan, thank you for watching another one! I thought you might enjoy this, what with it being your favourite era. I can see you in many of these looks and you have absolutely the right hairdo (as long as your hair isn’t feeling ‘discouraged’!) I thought the best part of the Mrs Exeter editorial was how she was the envy of younger women!! She didn’t look at risk of getting grubby hands by doing the housework, gardening or dog walking did she?! 😆 I also loved the idea of dressing like a partridge or a pheasant in the country. It could go so wrong! 🐦💗💐

[@rowanhughes8682]

@@Samanthalovestosew Discouraged hair! 😂 So funny! Some peppy young article writer thought that up and felt very pleased with themselves!! We shall always adopt an air of Mrs Exeter 😌 and forever be the envy of young people! In my case, I'm pretty certain no twenty something would actually admire a saggy, grey haired 64 year old wearing a beige and lettuce green frock!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@rowanhughes8682 Beige and lettuce green - now that interesting 🧐 colour combination is lodged in my mind forever 😆🥬👢👒

[@natsuss]

The commentary always makes me laugh but ‘sludge green’ really got me today haha. You always call your eyes sludge green in your videos, but they’re so lovely !!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m sure Vogue had in mind a shade like ‘periwinkle blue’ when they suggested choosing a colour to match your eyes! I’m pleased, even relieved!!!, when I discover someone getting my humour. Since it’s not always the case in life I imagine the same goes for KZbin! And thank you for being so kind about my eyes and of course for watching and encouraging me! 🥰

[@laurazeman]

Hi Samantha! This catalog is fabulous 😍. I have never been a fan of beige... I agree that to make that dress, I wouldn't go with beige either... 😝 A color described as "dry sand..." Maybe it's because I live in the desert, but I've seen enough "dry sand" to not need to wear that as a color choice too... 🤣

[@Samanthalovestosew]

So, if you sewed a dress in ‘dry sand’, you’d be literally in camouflage Laura 😆 You’ve given me a vision of walking around the desert in a fancy beige dress with enormous bow … nearly … or even entirely … invisible. It’s something Vogue didn’t give enough thought to 😂 Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I’m glad you enjoyed the catalog (or catalogue as we Brits say … I’ve settled on doing my captions sometimes English, sometimes American spellings … if I even know them 😆!) 💐

[@vintagegirl68]

I love this! I noticed that there's no cleavage showing, I love the modest, classy look. Oh, how wonderful it would be to have these fashions again, but I fear that our modern fabrics wouldn't stand up to washing. It's a good thing we can still sew them in vintage fabrics. Cheers!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Oh I do agree about the modest, classy look. Mystery was the thing around being attractive then. In my case certainly any sense of mystery induced by being covered up is a very good thing! I would love it if everyone dressed like this now too. And how I wish people would wear hats again. Anyway a true benefit of doing this channel is to hear from like-minded souls - so thank you! 💖

[@ariettasvintagelife]

I love your knowledgeable description and witty commentary! And of course I wish I had all these beautiful patterns!!! Thank you for sharing this with us 🥰🥰

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Arietta 💕 Yes, this is your era and your style isn’t it? You would look fabulous in any of these patterns (which therefore should rightfully be yours!!) It’s the scissor-cut fold bodice that’s stayed with me - I’d love to get my hands on that pattern. Btw I asked the VSP for a 50s house dress pattern that I’ve started working on. I’m sewing it in thrifted men’s shirts (so it’s a project that might take a while!) 💗🎀

[@ariettasvintagelife]

@@Samanthalovestosew aw thank you for saying that! I hop one day I can get my hands on some vogue vintage patterns and oh my your next projects sounds so exciting!!!! ❤❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@ariettasvintagelife It might look rather odd … Hoping for the best as it will be a lot of work! 💗

[@lesliejacobs3605]

I’m always so impressed with how feminine and put together these 50’s styles were!! Thank you for sharing these lovely fashions ❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

They really thought about their outfits down to every last detail! As a result how decorative and colourful the era must have been (I always think of the cars too) Thank you for watching and encouraging me! ❤️

[@Susanpattinson8733]

Oh Samantha I've had such a laugh ,at the descriptions in this magazine 😂. I agree with you beige I'd a rather dull colour but better than lettuce green ha ha 😂 😉 😀 😄 😜 xx

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. I started off seriously but couldn’t keep it up! Beige and lettuce green, yes! And the idea of moving around the countryside dressed in game bird colours … that could go so wrong in shooting season 🤣 Thank you very much for watching and encouraging 😁❤️xx

[@mashaeizner4084]

Wonderful video! Love this catalog, beautiful patterns ❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Masha! I’ve always thought you look very much like Audrey Hepburn and would therefore look wonderful in the clothes she wore ❤️

[@mashaeizner4084]

@@Samanthalovestosew thank you Samantha, it’s so kind of you to say that! I think I need to loose some weight first!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@mashaeizner4084 I’m trying to lose weight too. I want a magic fix that allows me to eat the same quantity of chocolate whilst the pounds drop off! X

[@mashaeizner4084]

@@Samanthalovestosew 😂😂😂

[@killerkitschvintagelizzie]

I want everything!!!❤❤❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Ha ha, yes me too!! Thank you very much for watching and supporting me Lizzie ❤️❤️🥰

[@killerkitschvintagelizzie]

@@Samanthalovestosew Always! We need to support our friends and sisters! xx

[@iansaunders6983]

I woke up just after 12:30am and thought I will switch my phone on and find out the result of this evenings big boxing match and ended up watching 34 minutes of Samanthalovestosew. 🙈🤣. Please don't tell my friends I have this guilty secret. I wanted to some how describe you as 'simple and demure' in my comments but probably not apt. I looked up the word demure and part of its description say 'quiet and shy' but you just spoke so confidently and eloquently for 34 minutes. You are in your element. I have learnt from you that vintage is not all about film star glamour its about practical day to day living too. In all the best possible ways you are authentically vintage and you are modestly beautiful. I did start to imagine you consuming a large gin and tonic with ice and lemon. On finishing your drink you pulled out the slice of lemon from the glass and wiped your elbows with it. I know you have to much class to do this in public though. But privately at home? Stunning video and even though your appearances were minimal you looked really nice. Take care.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I am thrilled to hear that I diverted you away from the world of boxing to the world of Vogue and vintage fashion. What an eclectic life you lead! I confess the confident delivery is due to editing out all the ‘ermms’ and ‘kind ofs’!! A stroke of genius is your idea to remove the slice of lemon from one’s glass for a second use of elbow brightening. I wonder if anyone would notice if I placed a lemon slice or two at the edge of a table then rested my elbows? It might be done surreptitiously. It really is awfully tempting. I might add it to the things I try to get away with at table alongside passing pieces of food down to the waiting noses of the dogs. Thank you for being one of the first to watch, thanks - ironically - to the results of a boxing match being delivered at the same time. Who’d have thought?!! 😆😊

[@Samanthalovestosew]

ps thank you also for your kind comments as well as making me laugh

[@talitasmit9337]

❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you 🥰

[@milourose2973]

This is the advice that fashion magazines don't provide any more, regrettably. I think they have lost their souls to photography with minimal captions. And' who would think, today, of pairing your neutrals with lettuce green? So wonderfully original. Today, influencers tout a neutral capsule wardrobe with black or tan accessories ad nauseum. Yawn, yawn. Finally, I really regret the passing of those endlessly inventive ladylike jackets. Today the only style advertised and promoted is the man's style blazer. It just gets so boring.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

You express my thoughts exactly! The suggested combinations are imaginative and thoughtful - not entirely predictable like today. It’s true about the jackets too. I would think the blazer has become so common because it fits over any shape and can thus be safely mass produced. In an era when women were more likely to sew their own or go to a dressmaker jackets were made to fit and flatter the female form. I do love those shawl collars of the 50s too - so flattering. Thank you very much for watching - I’m always so pleased to find others interested in these beautiful clothes. 💐