This lovely 1920s flapper dress was sold on eBay by USVainen, a past seller whose knowledge of vintage fashion was astounding and whose descriptions were delightful. This seller graciously agreed to let me share her images and words on my site, and I think you'll enjoy them as much as I have!

This is a very simple, easy-to-make 1920s house dress pattern. Pockets are conveniently placed and large enough to be practical. Ladies often wore these over other dresses they wanted to keep clean while working, so it's like a glorified apron.

Here are two original 1920s Lucile designs by Lady Duff-Gordon. These images were generously given to me by Randy Bryan Bigham, who authored the first full-scale biography of Lucile. Please see my Lucile Page for more about Lady Duff-Gordon and her designs! (Sketches through the Fashion Institute of Technology.)

This is a super 1920s frock pattern for a simple, everyday dress, perfect in linen, cotton or other summery fabrics. Thank you to Tuesday's Child for the loan!

This is an early 1920s undersleeve pattern. I think the styles are truly delightful, and it demonstrates how ladies used accessories to change the look of their dresses. A woman could build a really creative wardobe with just a few key dresses or separate and a range of inexpensive accessories.

This is a 1925 tailoring manual illustration. Note the stylized, sleek hair on the lady and the very flat-chested mannequin. No, it's not a male mannequin! Women wore chest-flattening corsets and bras at the time to get that flat, boyish silhouette.

This is a 1925 menswear catalog featuring the latest suits. I loved the cover and had to scan it to share the woman's very "together" outfit.

Here is a cute shot of four friends sitting on the running board of a brand new Ford. Written on the back of the photo are the girls' names and, underneath, "Emma's new Ford." Note the "Buster Brown" haircuts and demurely crossed feet. I love the white play dresses!

Drop-waist 1920 day dress with bodice insert and long sash. After WWI, women's clothing became far less restrictive and complicated and far more practical. The fitting is easy and comfortable, but the femininity is still there with the sash, full sleeves, and pretty collar.

Early 1920s women's dresses from a catalogue. The transition has been made to the dropped waist, but you still see the long hairstyles and skirts. The flapper look hasn't hit yet.

A beautiful girls' 1920s coat pattern for a little girl. I love seeing the colors! Like their mothers, even little girls are wearing the stylish cloche hats.