The cover article for the September 1963 issue of Woman's Day was on "new" knit dresses, suits and coats.
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| Cable Shift features one long cable, front and back; balance done in stockinette stitch. |
"As more and more women have discovered the marvel of knits, they have become as basic and indispensable as the proverbial little black dress."
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| Skirt quilt in a novelty ribbed stitch, set-in sleeves with button cuffs. Chanel checked quilt with 10% mohair. |
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| Pleated shift in mohair and Orlon |
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| Shetland and wool jacket dress; White wool dress with 10% mohair; Sweater dress of waffle stitched mohair. |
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| Cobble tweedcoat of 100% wool with matching fringed scarf. |
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| Sports coat of mohair and nubby tweed yarn. |
It was about this time that my grandmother knit a suit.
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| My grandmother in her knit suit; Mom with the cigarette. |
Even aprons had gone 'high fashion'. "Bib aprons take on a new look with embroidery, appliqué, ribbons and buttons in a variety of colorful, washable fabrics ranging from organza to hopsacking.
It was a time when even little girls were fashionably dressed.
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Jumper dress with 'new low waisted look.' Simplicity 5133.
French Smock Simplicity 5045 |
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| Classic Alpine dress Simplicity 5132. Basque dress with Bertha collar, Simplicity 5137. |
A very elegant blouse.
