http://www.heydayonline.co.uk/default/catalog/product/view/id/529
But really your best bet is getting a pattern on Ebay or Etsy for a vintage wrap dress and making it yourself.
I wear seamed stockings with garter belts regularly with no problems - even with 4 strap garter belts. That said, 6 straps will do a better job of holding your seams straight - you just need to make sure that you're wearing a belt that is fastened snugly around your waist, a kind that won't...
The difference is that EVERY girl is expected to engage in hair removal, while our society does not dictate that every girl need wear girdles or set her hair. Girls are not made to feel that they are somehow unfeminine if they choose to not set their hair.
Hannah, this is exactly why I don't indulge in waxing. It's a big, regular expense and in the end, it really does little more than shaving, maybe giving you one or two days of smooth. For me, that's absolutely not worth the cost - especially when I'd have to fight for a convenient appointment...
I just found this book at a local used seller for about $20. The English version is titled "Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was". It's out of print (both the French and the English versions) and I'm seeing used copies on Amazon for $100+! It's got great profiles of a huge number of mid-century...
Here is a thread on men's shoe styles for women: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=27113
Hey, it's a start anyway! I thought there were some other threads here that touched on this topic, but I can't seem to find them.
Ooooh thanks, those are nice! They also have the same shoe in plain colors in suede and canvas. I don't love the heel shape, but the toe is lovely and for the price I'm sure they'd work well. Also, these are very cute...
Thanks, Kate, I saw those. They're not my size though :-( I'd actually really love these shoes in red. There's always the Remix babydolls, but they just have a heel that's too high for daily wear.
How does one make thread loops? You know, the kind that go with a little metal hook above a zipper. I have several to replace on various dresses and am not sure how to make them so they're strong.
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