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Hostess Gown - Housecoat - robe

Feb 15, 2014 | by admin | Lingerie Resource | Lingerie

Hostess Gown: From the 1930s – 1970s, a dressy full length garment for entertaining, but not as formal as evening wear. Other than the full length, the lines followed current fashion.

Housecoat: Covers a variety of garments. Originally a dressy, yet comfortable coat worn around the house. Often buttoning or zipping at the front. Later in the 20th C, a more utilitarian front closing shift with pockets and either long or short sleeve worn at home for comfort.

Bathrobe/Robe: A utilitarian garment able to handle becoming damp. Worn either immediately after the bath or over a nightgown. Usually in washable, sturdy fabrics such as terry cloth, quilted cottons and man-made fibers.

Written by Hollis Jenkins-Evans/pastperfectvintage.com


Vintage 1930s reversible silk robe  - Courtesy of poppys vintage clothing on ruby lane
Vintage 1930s reversible silk robe
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Vintage 1941 housecoat pattern - Courtesy of joules
Vintage 1941 housecoat pattern
Courtesy of joules
Vintage 1950s house coat pattern  - Courtesy of vivianbelle1955
Vintage 1950s house coat pattern
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1950 staffeta hostess gown  - Courtesy of pastperfectvintage
1950 staffeta hostess gown
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Vintage 1970s silk robe
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1970s robe
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Vintage 1970s Vassarette nylon robe
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