Stylish Semi-Made Dresses from Dolly Gray - 1929

The every so stylish Dolly Gray catalog from a 1929 McCall's Magazine brings us a choice of smart dresses semi-made. All the "diff...

Slit Hemlines, Slashed Backs, Low Necklines - Evening Gowns - 1934

More beauty from McCall's Magazine, October 1934. "Since ankles and evening slippers are both so pretty, it is too bad not to show...

How To Retain Youth by Lillian Russell (1905)

Not big worry but petty worry is the greatest harbinger of old age. This is from the 100th issue of McCall's Magazine put out in 1976. (...

Let's go to a party! Lovely Frocks from 1939

From McCall's Magazine, April 1939. These were pretty then and pretty now. Don't you wish you had one? (A repost from May 2009)

To the Heroines of America - 1943 Avon Cosmetics

"One of the modern American woman's contribution is her calm outward beauty which so eloquently expresses the courage and faith in ...

Manikin Model Dolls - 1943

This is a Manikin doll, probably Peggy McCall. You can learn more about these dolls here . These are hard to find...and not cheap when you d...

The Look Of Spring - Box Coat And Reefer - 1943 McCalls Magazine

A selection of coat styles from the April 1943 McCalls Magazine with very different shapes. Gals could choose from two quite extreme shapes,...

Plenty of Pleats - To Take Back to Collage -1943

Another look at some fabulous forties fashion, reminding us that shoulder details are "where they do the figure some real good", t...

1943 Spring and Summer Wardrobe - McCalls Magazine

We have two pages from McCall's Magazine from April, 1943. Don't miss the hairdos, the gloves, and the hats. Oh, those hats! One il...

"There's nothing like a Singer - any Singer - to give a woman a real gift for sewing!" - 1955

"So modern, so advanced you'll have to see it - and try it - to believe how easy it can make even the fanciest stitching." Is ...

Jewels of the Sea - McCall's Magazine - 1956

Rose Marie Reid from the Hourglass Collection with "Helmets by Rex"!

McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Jackets (and Skirts) That Will Be Fashionable This Season

"There is great variety in the outdoor wraps for the coming season. All figures are suited, and if a woman cannot get a becoming jacket...

McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Two Gowns - Wool and Silk

"A Smart Gown of Striped Woolen and One of Silk" And don't miss the accessories.

McCall's Magazine 1907 "The Queen of Fashion"

This wonderful McCall's Magazine will show us lots about life in 1907. The skirts, the waists of course, but don't miss the hair, th...