Knitted repro vintage dresses

[Louise Anne]

I just wondering if any one has knitted or had a dress knitted?

I know these were popular in the 20's and maybe other decades as well, I have a feeling knitted dresses are often close fitting and show every contour which you do not want to be seen.
or is that just with modern ones.

I was thinking about this one, it hangs well not sure if it 20's by the belt and shoes. I not eben sure if it knitted but the cardigan is!

 

[retrogirl1941]

I have a few original knitted dresses from the 1930s. The trick to looking good in one is getting one that is a few inches bigger than you. It will not show as many things you don't want displayed. You defintaly do not want one that is tight on you, it will show everything thing!

Samantha

 

[Louise Anne]

I have a few original knitted dresses from the 1930s. The trick to looking good in one is getting one that is a few inches bigger than you.

Samantha

Thank you! do you thing that what they used to do, sounds a little odd I know the old photos I seen they look nice on the ladies.

 

[retrogirl1941]

I am assuming so paul. I would think a lady back then would want to look as nice as she could possibly look. I mean who wants all there lumps and bumps showing?

Samantha

 

[SayCici]

Ideally with the right shape wear and undergarments underneath, which those ladies would no doubt be wearing, there wouldn't be any lumps and bumps.

 

[cecil]

Ideally with the right shape wear and undergarments underneath, which those ladies would no doubt be wearing, there wouldn't be any lumps and bumps.

That and they're models. I doubt the dresses are knitted in any special way, I'd just say that, as today, they pick girls without a lump or bump to be seen to wear them.

 

[Viola]

Average pop. was thinner and the underwear sturdier so bumps weren't on display as often.

I don't know if its correct as in if anyone did it but I was eyeing wool cable tights at the store and I wonder how they would look under a knitted dress this winter. Tights actually help significantly in smoothing I find. And I personally don't care for more structure than that in my underthings.

 

[SayCici]

That and they're models. I doubt the dresses are knitted in any special way, I'd just say that, as today, they pick girls without a lump or bump to be seen to wear them.

Well I meant women in general. I'm wearing all my knit dresses now, while I'm young.

 

[Idledame]

My mom had matching knitted tops and skirts in the 5os and 60s. The whole-body girdles she wore would not allow any bumps or lumps to show. The outfits were fitted, not baggy but not skin tight.

 

[Laura Chase]

My mom also wore knitted dresses in the early 70's, but I think in the 70's it was all about being natural so she did not wear any girdles, just regular underwear, and bumps showed here and there but on the photos it looks very charming and natural.

I have a really nice finely knitted dress that I can only wear when I'm thin, I think it's very revealing and even when I'm at my thinnest I still feel compelled to wear a Rago under. Despite being much nicer in quality, it's just like modern jersey in that it's totally relentless to your figure. So either you accept the bumps or invest in some really good shapewear.

 

[Lillemor]

Some modern knit dresses have loose skirts. They come in all cuts and shapes these days so there's something for everyone and you can style them to look more retro/vintage and appear more which ever decade you favor if you know the cuts of that decade and are patient in your search for modern knit dresses in a similar cut.

I have one 80s straight knitted dress I've taken the shoulder pads out of and style with a low belt for 20s flair. I have a set with matching knit top, skirt with two slip overs similar to a set I've seen online that's white and mint except mine is in heather (ruddy wine red) tones with a slip over in heather/white and one in heather/pale pink/pale blue. They were my MIL's and suit her 'Fall' complexion and coloring.

Even if you don't have any lumps or bumps the straighter styles can create the appearance of extra bulges you don't really have. Foundations can fix that. I just use wide belts over the tops. The top to my skirt set is long and loose like a tunic and there's a matching knit tie belt which I use on my hips on days I don't use the slip overs for a 20s look. I like that the set can go 20s, 50s, 60s, contemporary.

 

[miss_smith]

Average pop. was thinner and the underwear sturdier so bumps weren't on display as often.

I don't know if its correct as in if anyone did it but I was eyeing wool cable tights at the store and I wonder how they would look under a knitted dress this winter. Tights actually help significantly in smoothing I find. And I personally don't care for more structure than that in my underthings.

I'm the same - tights all the way! It depends on the style of tight and the style of the dress I would say. For example, a cable knit tight paired with a dress that also has cables is too matchy for me and not in a good way. I usually try and find a plain sweater tight. My only problem has been that the dress will stick and cling to the tights so I usually wear a slip as well.

 

[miss_smith]

IMO, the best knitted dresses have a flared skirt, are made of a slightly bulky yarn, yet are lightweight. The extra bit of bulky will help smooth over bumps and the lighter weight will prevent it from sagging and pulling in towards the body.

 

[Miss 1929]

And if you don't knit, but do sew, there is knitted fabric by the yard - perfect for making dresses out of.

 

[exquisitebones]

I have a few original knitted dresses from the 1930s. The trick to looking good in one is getting one that is a few inches bigger than you. It will not show as many things you don't want displayed. You defintaly do not want one that is tight on you, it will show everything thing!

Samantha

I agree, I have an original 30s knit dress, and its snug.. and it shows... everything lol!

 

[Louise Anne]

Thank you for all your comments and advice I have to get someting moving soon in this direction