1939: Petticoats for Afternoon

 Date dresses for afternoon and after dark, part one.

Butterick Fashion News, March 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8267. Pleated ruching, a fitted basque bodice, puffed shoulders and a flared skirt -- for femininity. Size 16, 3¼ yds. 39 printed silk, with ¾ yd. 39. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 40. Price, 35 Cents.

BUTTERICK 8298. A skirt full and frivolous, a basque bodice tapered to a tiny waist, and frosting of eyelet embroidery. Size 16, 3½ yds. 39 in. silk; 5⅜ yds. edging. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 38 bust. Price, 50 Cents.

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagestitches/sets/72157638060704934/