McCall's Magazine - 1964- Hail the Pale Look

<B>"The fashion picture this spring is painted in the prettiest and palest of watercolor shades, serenely soft-spoken pastels appropriately interpreted in lovely ladylike costumes. Look for deep-textured fabrics, effortless lines, and many delightful details derived from Chanel."</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0025.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0025.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Pale aqua, a subtle admixture of blue-and-green checked wool in a beautifully slender reefer-and-skirt costume. The coat has a casual elegance, with lion-head brass buttons reminiscent of Chanel, a notched collar faced in sage-green silk. About $110. Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0026.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0026.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Faint lilac, a shade delicate as perfumed spring air, in a superbly detailed wool-tweed coat. Note the pocket flaps slightly curved, a half belt joined with a Chanel-like chain. About $60. Faye Wagner for Dani Jrs. We show it accessorized with a lilac silk snood."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0027.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0027.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Seafoam green, a frothy mixture of green, blue, and white, in a chenille like blend of wool and cotton. The suit jacket, in the Chanel tradition, is braid-trimmed and brass-buttoned; and the blouse is in this season's important new soft crepe. About $90. Stephan for Briarbrook."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0028.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0028.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Powder blue, in a deceptively fragile-looking white-flecked tweed with the delicacy and porousness of lace. The suit jacket has a mere suggestion of a stand-up collar and giant ball buttons; the eased skirt has two slash pockets at the hip line. About $100. Junior Sophisticates."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0029.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0029.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Clear-sky blue, in a bold plaid on white, is fashioned into a dashing and dramatic cape costume. The cape, cut to full street length, has a big stand-up collar and fastens in front with outsize tabs of the same fabric. The matching skirt beneath is slim but easy. About $85. Modelia. The tasseled hat, by Adolfo."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0030.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0030.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Not quite white, but a rich creamy color, in an elegantly fluid afternoon dress, with a gently lowered waistline accented with heavy welt seaming, a high, cuffed neckline, and raglan sleeves. In lightweight textured wool. About $40. Stephan Ltd. Headline news: The big brim is back; ours is by Halston."<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0031.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/IMG_0031.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Faint blush of pink, a marvelously muted shade in a delicate-looking three-piece costume. The jacket of lightweight tweed has accents of quilted pink silk inset in the collar, revers, and pocket flaps. The matching pink silk blouse is collarless. About $60. Frank Adams for Junior Accent."<p>

McCall's Magazine - 1964- Hail the Pale Look

"The fashion picture this spring is painted in the prettiest and palest of watercolor shades, serenely soft-spoken pastels appropriatel...

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McCall's Magazine - 1964- Beachwear

<B>This is what I'll be wearing this weekend...what did you have planned?</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64Beach.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64Beach.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

McCall's Magazine - 1964- Beachwear

This is what I'll be wearing this weekend...what did you have planned?

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McCall's Magazine- 1964 - Betsy McCall Writes from the Bahamas

<B>"Betsy took these clothes to Nassau..." You can click twice, print this out and go on vacation too!</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb1964.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb1964.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

McCall's Magazine- 1964 - Betsy McCall Writes from the Bahamas

"Betsy took these clothes to Nassau..." You can click twice, print this out and go on vacation too!

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McCall's Magazine -1964 - Patterns for Miss America

<B>"chosen to catch a gentleman's eye..."</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br>NORTH<br>Lovely Donna Axum, of Arkansas, Miss America of 1964, is currently touring the country, modeling an Everfast wardrobe made from McCall's patterns. Here we show you four chosen to catch a gentleman's eye in every corner of the nation. Above: Donna wears a shirt dress in a brown-and-white,print, with crisp collar and cuffs. McCall's pattern 7183. Sewing tip: When interfacing collar and cuffs, trim edges of interfacing close to stitching line, to avoid bulk.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br>SOUTH<br>Miss America's knowledgeable choice for Magnolialand is a bold print interpreted in a lovely, long evening gown with, a low V neckline front and back. The raised waist is defined with black grosgrain ribbon garnished with a huge yellow flower. McCall's pattern 7195. Sewing tip: To add sweep to a long skirt, underline it with a lightweight shaping material. Use skirt pattern to cut dress fabric and underlining; then seam, treating the two fabrics as though they were one.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64.jpg" width="400"></a><br>EAST<br>For the Ivy League or Madison Avenue circuit, Miss America's eye-catching orange-and-white print, in a blend of Kodel and cotton, has a becoming low, rounded neckline, big sleeves banded just below the elbow, wide waist-cinching self belt, and a full, full skirt. McCall's Easy-To-Sew pattern 7186. Sewing tip: To guarantee sure-to-hold, even gathers for a full skirt, wind bobbin with buttonhole twist or heavy-duty thread, and machine-baste in a double row at the waistline.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/McCalls%20Magazine%20Feb%201964/McCallsMagFeb64-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br>WEST<br>A marvelous murky stripe-and-print design in a dress with a low-waisted silhouette, very fashionable this season; a neckline high and square in front, dipping to a low V in back. McCall's pattern 7192. Sewing tip: To make the most effective and dramatic use of striped fabric, match stripes at seams, and plan fabric cutting so that the lower edge of the stripe falls at bottom of bodice and skirt. All fabrics in Miss America's wardrobe are by Everfast with Everglaze easy care.<p>

McCall's Magazine -1964 - Patterns for Miss America

"chosen to catch a gentleman's eye..." NORTH Lovely Donna Axum, of Arkansas, Miss America of 1964, is currently touring the co...

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