Get the Look: Betty Grable ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of July 10th

WWII’s best known pin-up girl, movie star Betty Grable, had this to say about her famous “Million Dollar Legs” in a 1943 issue of LIFE magazine: “They are fine for pushing the foot pedals in my car”. You tell ‘em, Betty!
Betty's talents encompassed far more than just showing off a body part or two. Dancing, singing and starring in many 1940s films and musicals, she became the biggest box-office draw in the world in 1943, and the highest paid entertainer in the world in 1947.
This week, we celebrate the look of Ms. Grable and the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals: circa 1940s and early 50s, Hollywood-worthy evening wear and accessories, plus 40s- and 50s-style shorts, dance/sports attire, and play-clothes--all ready to get a “leg up” on summer!

 

1940s evening gown black lace peplum size M, to fit 40" bust 33-34" waist


Gold tulle 1950s party dress halter neckline XS 32" bust 24" waist


Late 1930s early 1940s dress cotton red white dirndl style XXS


1940s skirt cotton print pink blue roses size S, to fit 28" waist


Black 1940s swimsuit size M skirted pinup style will fit 38-39" bust 31" waist

 

Betty as Bride (or Bridesmaid) !
Original 1944 Design: Vintage Vogue Pattern re-issue
(size 18-20-22/bust 40-42-44)

 

(80s does 40s)
Floral Sunsuit,a Womens Vintage Playsuit Romper with Built in Bra, Matching Bloomers, 40s Style Playsuit



Womens 40s Wasp Waist Jacket, Fitted Jacket Women with Rhinestones & Red Velvet Trim, Old Hollywood Lavish Vintage Jacket


40s Day Dress with Rhinestones, Cotton SunDress, Vintage Gingham, Sweetheart Neckline, Swing Dancing Dress, 40s Summer Dress


(a little off season...)
40s Fur Coat, Black Fur Coat,Vintage Sheared Beaver Coat, Womens Knee Length Coat


Womens 40s Blouse is a Black Velvet Top with Tapered Waist, Form Fitting Rayon Velvet Jacket Top, Womens 40s Clothing

 

Denise, love the feather bolero!!

 

1950s Kamore Aqua Robe Dressing Gown

My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane
https://www.rubylane.com/shop/myvintageclothesline

 

Just couldn't resist posting this beautiful photo of Betty Grable getting ready for the Holidays!!!!!

 

1940s Peep Toe Brass Studded Platform Shoes

 

I had to post that I had the play set and skirt made from this pattern. the exact set. Made in the 1940s.

 

Wow. So did I. I never thought mine was homemade, but it looked exactly like this.

 

Aquamarine, Diamanté & Vermeil Sterling Flower 1940s Brooch by Mazer



Gold Basketweave 1940s Buckle Bracelet by Kreisler



Emerald & Diamanté 1940s Earrings by Mazer Bros.



Sterling 1940s Flexible Spiral Choker by Walter Lampl

Gemstone & Sterling Crescent 1940s Acrostic Earrings by DeRosa

 

Available at Better dresses Vintage:

40s Noir Glamour in Rayon Crepe:


40s Satin Quilted Bed Jacket (by why keep it indoors?):


40s Carved Sandals:

50s/60s Vest & Shorts Dance Costume:

 

Just between us girls!