The Right Stripes

Going back through my archives of garments I've sold in my shop or ogled on etsy before they sold, I noticed a little trove of images of wonderful garments with holiday stripes.  Mmm, like wearable candy canes!! Sorry to tempt you with vintage deliciousness that is no longer available, but maybe they will inspire home sewers? Le sigh.

30s striped viyella dress sold by Adeline's Attic (by way of Top Tottie)

Irene Rich

30s/40s striped suit sold by Adeline's Attic Vintage

Myrna Loy and William Powell in The Thin Man

30s/40s dressing gown, seen on Dress-a-Day

Dolores Del Rio

Dress sold by Petrune

Oh Boy, Myrna Loy

Okay, enough nudey flappers; time to put some frocks on that gal. I adore Myrna Loy and like many, I've coveted the striped clothing she wore in The Thin Man for a long time. Funny, I've just spotted two "Myrna-esque" 1930s dress on Etsy for sale. Close, but no cigar for me. I'm gonna keep searching, but these are still lovely.

First dress from Audrey's Closet; second dress from Love Train Vintage