McCalls 1940, vintage hats worn with linen suits

Three linen suits each worn with a 1940s tilt hat. The lovely tailored suits are each a McCall's pattern. The stylish and fashionable vintage hats are similar to the hats available in The Vintage Hat Shop.

McCalls 1940

Sara Duncan quote, vintage 1940s hat

"Clothes and courage have so much to do with each other."  Sara Jeannette Duncan

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The Vintage Hat Shop

Betty Co-Ed vintage hats-- 1930s, 1940s

Beginning in the 1930s smart and sporty hats were introduced called "Betty Co-Eds". These striking and stylish hats were especially appealing to the new era of college women. Note the label-- "Hats of Youth".

McCall's 1941 fashion patterns

McCalls 1941

Vintage 1940s hats-- tilt boaters

Many typical 1940s hats are shaped like a mini-boater. Note the narrow brim.  These classic styles have recently been sold in The Vintage Hat Shop. 
Ahhh, but there are more to come!

 

 

 

 

Carmel Snow Quote, Sally Victor hat

"Elegance is good taste plus a dash of daring."  Carmel Snow

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sally Victor

1940s McCalls fashions-- with hats, of course!

Take a peek at the 1939-40s fashions from McCall patterns.  Note the fitted midriff on each fashionable frock. Each dress has a unique and "perky" matching hat-- of course!

 

1940s Sister Hats, a Gage and a New York Creation!

Every once in awhile some hats will come to The Vintage Hat Shop and you just know there is a story behind their eye catching appearance. Both of these 1940s black felt hats were acquired from the same person. Don't they just tell you something about the kind of gal that would own 1940s hats?  The black "loopy" hat is a Gage and the tilt is a New York Creation. These weren't her mother's hats, she had an elegantly dramatic look all her own! Sophisticated and alluring-- you bet!

I would say this young woman loved 1940s hats and  was very classy and stylish, wouldn't you? Oh, how I wish I'd known her!
Both styles coming to The Vintage Hat Shop soon.

Glen Miller Orchestra, The Best of the 1940s.

We recently had the chance to hear the 1940s style Glen Miller Orchestra down at Waterfront Park.

The Big Band sound was outstanding and so vintage retro!

My  favorite songs included--

-A String of Pearls
-I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo
-Moonlight Serenade
-Pennsylvania  6-5000 
-Chattanooga Choo Choo


It was such a cool evening that I was wearing my Smart Wool socks and my fleece jacket. But in my heart of hearts this is how I imagine a gal from the 1940s must have felt.

When I got back to the hat shop I had to make sure that many hats from the 1940s were listed.

1940's tilt with back band and side loops

1940s brown tilt with back band

Casablanca style tilt

Laddie Northridge



I am already looking forward to the next concert. Hmmm, perhaps a few "swing music" dance lessons would be in order!

Hedda Hopper- Hat Lover Extraordinaire!

Noted columnist Hedda Hopper was certainly a hat lover in her day. Take a look at the variety of hat styles from the 1940s and 1950s  that were her fashion. Yes, hats extraordinaire!!

Woman's Home Companion July 1952

Woman's Home Companion July 1952

Crochet your own 1940s tilt hat. Really??!

Tilt hats are among my favorite hats but I had not considered that many of them were hand crocheted in the 1940s. Not only did women crochet hats but purses to match.
Take a look at the styles offered in the Cordet Hat and Bag pattern book. No date is listed but the styles look to be from the mid 40s.

1941 War Ad features Halo Hat

I enjoy looking through old magazines and I always get a kick out of finding pictures that match my hats!
The Woman's Home Companion June, 1941 issue had this ad for Greyhound Bus.

I had just purchased this 1930s halo clamshell hat.What are the chances?!

1930s halo clamshell hat

The hat is now listed in The Vintage Hat Shop. I will be glad to send along the 1941 advertisement to the person that purchases the hat.

Happy Birthday Julia Child

This cake is for you, Julia Child. Happy 100th Birthday. Not only did we bake a cake in your honor, we all wore hats (1948 style).

Vintage 1940s Hats at the Tea Party

Now, doesn't this look like a fun party from the 1940s? I love that each hat is a unique style.
But I wonder what is going on with the gal on the far right!  It looks like she forgot both her hat and her gloves.

Collette's Fashions for the Short Girl- part 2

On Saturday I posted a variety of pages from the booklet The Short Girl by Colette. Fashion Dos and Dont's for girls that are 5'3" or under. The book was published in 1943 and gives a real insight to the fashions and styles of the times.

Today I offer a few more pages from Colette's booklet. I especially like the tips for the "sturdily built bride" and the sports clothes recommendations. Take a look---