The Girl loves vintage

There are so many outfits that the honourable Miss Fisher wears in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries that I love, I want her whole wardrobe! I wish people dressed that elegantly nowadays. Even at home.

If you read about my love of lounge wear , you’ll know I liked a certain set of Phryne’s pyjamas. I have now made them!

Twenties style 1920's blouse trousers scalloped collar tassle lace applique

Lounge wear – Backless vintage style pyjamas in the style of Miss Phryne Fisher

Backless pyjamas

I’m really pleased with the scalloped collar at the back and, although the tassle is heavier, I found pyjama tassles online for the back detail. The lace is appliquéd on by hand which took a long time, but I had fun looking for ready-made lace inserts, which meant the most intricate work was done for me. What can I appliqué next?!

Twenties style 1920's blouse trousers tassle lace applique

Lounge wear – Backless vintage style pyjamas in the style of Miss Phryne Fisher

Lounge wear – Backless vintage style pyjamas in the style of Miss Phryne Fisher – back detail

These pyjamas are really comfy and look so glamorous I may only use them as lounge wear. The cord is soft and doesn’t seem to be uncomfortable to lean on. However, it is detachable.

I think I could change the collar to more of a V-neck, and embellish the front of the collar. Also, if I found some appliqué the right size, the hems of the trousers could be decorated too.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Twenties lounge wear pyjamas 1920's fashion style

Miss Phryne Fisher’s pink backless pyjamas – front

Lounge wear – Backless vintage style pyjamas in the style of Miss Phryne Fisher – front

Are these pyjamas you would wear? Would you like to see them in my Etsy shop?

What other outfits would you like to see recreated?

Sorry for the delay in posting, I’ve been busy sewing! Let’s look at some hat styles from the Fifties and Sixties.

Marilyn Monroe hat test in ‘Love Nest’

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ – beret and pink hat

In the Fifties, smaller more subtle hats that fitted close to the head were available, but you could still find fun and fancy hats too. The beret is a perennial favourite for most decades.

Fifties velvet rose hat – side

Fifties velvet rose hat – back

The hat above is one of my purchases from the 2017 Goodwood Revival. It needed a bit of cleaning, using baby wipes, but it came out well.

Modern red tilt hat dressed with flowers

Cream lace tilt hat with flowers and black net

Lilac jumper and embroidered skirt by Butterfly Child Art

Strawberry dress from original Fifties pattern by The Girl Loves Vintage

If you get a chance to see Grace Kelly’s hat collection, you may be surprised at some of them as they go into the Sixties. Audrey Hepburn and Doris Day also sported some amazing hats. You just have to be daring enough to wear them.

Pink Audrey Hepburn wearing a Sixties turban style hat with white flower

Audrey Hepburn wearing a cream sailor/ pie crust hat

Audrey Hepburn wearing a Sixties giant navy flower fascinator

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Audrey Hepburn wearing a Sixties black pill box hat with white feather pom pom

Audrey Hepburn Holly Golighty hat 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

Audrey Hepburn wearing a black sun hat with cream scarf

The hats in the Sixties are best worn high or far back to create that beehive look.

Pink pill box hat with net – front

Pink pill box hat with net – back

Pink pill box hat with net – front

Pink pill box hat with net – side

If you’ve got longer hair, this works well with Sixties styles, as you can style it straight, with flicks or create volume and pin it into a bob, Doris Day style.

Pink and navy Sixties hat – back

Pink and navy Sixties hat – side

Pink and navy Sixties hat – front

My brother calls this the brain hat because of the shape, and I have to admit it does remind me of Mars Attacks! So don’t mess with me when I wear it!