I picked up an interesting vintage sewing pattern, Advance 7914, by Anne Fogarty. A native of Philadelphia, she designed clothing that was fashionable, affordable, and practical. She is known for her signature look: full-skirted dresses with petticoats worn beneath.
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| Advance 7914 |
As Lizzie Adams Bramlett states in her blog, "For the first time since the Edwardian era, adult women were putting on a petticoat--a necessity to achieve the desired tiny waisted, full-skirted silhouette." Fogarty altered her skirt silhouette for a narrower, longer look after 1956.
The Met has several photos of her completed designs, mainly 1960's. I encourage you to take a look at their site as pictures cannot be downloaded, enlarged, or viewed at full screen. There is a beautiful red wool and silk coat embellished with couture cording! The coat has a matching sleeveless dress that can be worn with a black fitted turtleneck sweater. For more on surface cording, you can watch this YouTube video
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| This site features many movie stars and models wearing her designs. The dress is from the February 1952 issue of Vogue Magazine. You can find the pattern for this in several online stores, just search for Advance 6160. As you can see from the photos, velveteen was a favorite fabric! |
In 1957, Fogarty wrote a book, "Wife Dressing: The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife."
In 1962, Fogarty opened her own design house, Anne Fogarty, Inc. She retired in 1974 and continued to do freelance work with Shariella Fashion until her death in 1980.
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| This pattern from 1959, Simplicity 3152 is suitable for everyday wear and comes highly recommended from Sew Retro: Sheath! It appears that Anne Fogarty's design aesthetic is paid homage in the Anne Fogarty Boutique. |
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