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Dawn's Costume Guide
Learn to make your own bodice, tunics, and other historical costumes with easy instructions from Dawn.

Dressing the Victorian Lady
An interesting and informative step-by-step guide detailing the layers of clothing donned by Victorian women.

Fashion Postcards to Send to Friends
Have a friend who's into vintage fashion? Send them a postcard featuring vintage fashion sketches from 1939!

Hattie Carnegie - The Designer
A "fan" site providing lots of interesting information on fashion designer Hatte Carnegie.

Lavolta Press
A resource site for information on historic costuming. They also buy pre-1930s sewing patterns and magazines containing patterns.

The Natural Waist and Large Sleeves
A look at this popular style in women's fashion commonly seen in 1825-1840.

Online Images of Bridal Gowns
Some of the photos are better than others, but they all offer a beautiful glimpse at wedding attire of the past.

Sears Catalog - 1940s
Photos of authentic '40s clothing and accessories illustrated in a vintage Sears & Roebuck catalog.

Stylish Displays for Vintage Fashions
Some great ideas for adding drama and style to a room using vintage fashions and accessories from yesteryear.

Victorian Bridal Gowns
A look at bridal attire from the 1860s through the 1880s with images from vintage editions of Harper's Bazaar.

Victorian Millinery's Originals for Study
From fashion plates to photographs of undergarments, this site offers a wealth of information for those researching period clothing and accessories.

Vintage Clothing as an Investment
A beautifully illustrated article defining the elements of what makes a piece of vintage clothing become a collectible investment.

Vintage Scrapbook
Collectors model some of their vintage finery in this superb special feature from A Victorian Elegance.

Wedding Photographs
This lovely collection of early 20th century wedding photos offers a look at bridal party attire during the period.

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