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Wilhela Cusham, Fashion Editor of the Journal, 1940 Im mad for plaid in winter but prefer slightly more delicate gingham patterns in the spring, like the 1940s Handmacher suit you see me wearing in the picture below

Shift dresses, midi shirtdresses, and lace shifts in classic or bold colors are consistently flattering and endlessly wearable

The fishermans hat version, which usually has a grosgrain ribbon band around it in the style of a fedora, was a casual staple in the mid-twentieth century and has surged in popularity again with renewed interest in Ivy Style clothing, pairing naturally with a button-down shirt and khakis or madras shorts

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Contrast your look with black jeans and a classic blue denim shirt