Hi Dee, I came over from Terri’s Whether society appreciates them enough or not, waitressing and cleaning are totally respectable and necessary occupations. And that I’ve found another who likes this idea. Choices, choices – can you guess which will win out? I want something pretty! Later generations of women in their house dresses enjoyed a modest amount of fashion thanks to machine printing of fabrics and the advance of the sewing machine. I only have a few and they are sacks that I would have to kill anyone who saw me in them. Thanks!Link to the house dress-->http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200453502933&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT. At first, I thought I was reading my own life! In the summer my go to dress is a long, cotton, dropped waist, button up the front, loose fitting, sleeveless, flowered dress that I bought 25 years ago from the Chadwick’s catalog. 1930s House Dresses – A detailed look at the house dresses of the ’30s. I live on the beach in Southern Baja. Just another suggestion of where you might look. As a child of the 1950s, I remember my mother wearing some of those housedresses. I strongly recall coming home from school and changing into my "play clothes." I like the more tailored house dresses. I discovered Walmart grandma housecoats/house-dresses when I was pregnant with twins 25 years ago. These and other other wrap dress of the 1940s onward were often copied at home since they were so easy to sew up and looked great with a frilly apron over top. Something cute enough to be not a schmub and comfortable and practical too? For many years my mom used a wringer washer and did not have a dryer so it was laborious to do the laundry. It's actually the main thing I sew and wear. I think interest in house dresses will increase and for a lot of reasons (cuteness not being the least of it). Oh, the scourge of hives. I have worn skirts or dresses exclusively for years now (15+ years? The maid/waitress connection doesn't bother me. I've been very aware in the last year of NOT falling into the trap of 'I'm not working so lipstick's not required.' She often had an apron on over this, especially when in the kitchen. These dresses look so good I wish I could have one made! I remember they were made of the thinnest possible cotton. I’d love to hear how your plan goes. Like your grandmother, she didn’t drive and was home almost all the time — except for church. They are pretty. (Besides, I make mine myself, so they're artistic, too. The other thing that helps on a more preventive level is Tagamet. I won’t be wearing these to town but if someone shows up at the house unexpectedly I won’t have to be embarrassed about my appearance. As far as I’m concerned, housedresses are “in!”. So this was their 'work' ensemble. I like to look good - it makes me feel better and it keeps it fun for when the boy gets home after work. First off, I am totally with you on the love. I live in Spain, where most women of my age (I’m 68) still wear house dresses! I didn’t even wear a dress to get married, so there’s no way I’m going to wear one just around the house. I’m always cold, so I’m afraid no one’s getting me out of fleece – at least in winter. I can make them in bright colors with wacky trim. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; The vintage shirtwaist dress has a long history in women’s fashion. @Mary in Winston-Salem, those dresses Ethel wore were from Orbach's dept store in L.A. My mom and her sister had several of them. That is impressive. I took a peek at your “beehumblewithme” site and will add it to my Feedly account so I can keep up with it. I love the house dress! Thanks for helping to remind me that I want to make the short version for doing housework (and wearing out of the house too!). All rights reserved. A couple of those cute dresses would certainly brighten up my day and make me feel more confident and successful. Hi, Rhonda. I can throw on one of these dresses in the morning, pull my hair up in a ponytail or casual bun, put on a little makeup and cute earrings, and then go about my usual day at home. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Staying at home to do the cooking, cleaning, and childrearing was the life for most women so it makes sense that maternity wear was sort of built into the features of this style of dress. I'm very torn about house dresses. These are so cute! David knows I’m busy and doesn’t expect me to be all dressed up like I’m going out on the town but I’m sure he’d appreciate coming home to a wife who has made at least a bit of an effort to look attractive. I really like the wrap ones. My grandmother used to wear them to do housework in. I trease my Vogue pattern of one from the early 50s. . I started wearing skirts pretty much exclusively about 2 years ago and it suits me fine. My family's version of feminism meant being who you were as a person first and foremost; that you felt like wearing a big pink dress didn't mean you had to stick to cooking and changing diapers. I first developed them back in the mid-90s and at one point had them almost continuously for a year. , I enjoyed reading this! What a very cool post!! I’ve got all kinds of things waiting at my sewing machine. My parents did keep making me wear dresses sometimes as a child, but ever since I’ve been old enough to decide for myself, I’ve prefered to avoid them whenever possible. Hello Dee, I have popped over from Alison’s Brocante Home! I cannot bring myself to call them house dresses. Thanks for the suggestion! Especially the one with the heart pocket - love it! Many of the old time house dresses featured a loose waistline, something which gained widespread popularity following World War I.

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