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1940s Air Hostess Uniforms with Gail Carriger

Published: December 08, 2016 | 09:33

There was a great display (at the International Terminal of SFO before we left for Singapore) on airline uniforms through the ages. I was particularly taken with this one:

1940s Air Hostess Uniforms with Gail Carriger

It's the 1939 uniform for United Airlines. Isn't it adorable?

With Parasols! And look at the shoes!

Although, that said, I got mighty addlepated over the current Singapore Air hostess uniforms, because OH MY GOD. I nearly bought one for myself (you can in Little India) and then realized I am not an incredibly stunning Asian woman and it would look ridiculous on me.

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Gail Carriger in Vintage 1950's Navy Polka Dot Dress with Red (Manners & Mutiny Tour)

Published: December 15, 2015 | 10:09

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Gail Carriger in Vintage 1970s Navy Crinoline with Striped Top and a 1960s Marigold Cocktail Dress

Published: August 27, 2015 | 10:21

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Gail Carriger Talks Post Breast Reduction Surgery Part IV ~ Tailoring

Published: August 04, 2015 | 09:06

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Gail Carriger's New Acquisitions for 2015

Published: January 20, 2015 | 10:20

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Gail Carriger's Latest Acquisitions

Published: December 06, 2013 | 10:42

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Gail Carriger LA in Navy & White with Red

Published: February 18, 2013 | 10:28

Well, Fashionable Reader, I am lodged on the couch with a wicked head cold so please forgive that this post is a tad scattered. Anyway, last Sunday I went down to LA for a signing at Mysterious Galaxy in Rhodondo beach.

Gail Carriger LA in Navy & White with Red

Hat Bon Marche $15; necklace + earrings Buffalo Exchange $15; belt Target $15; dress from Moon Zoom $30 (1950s-1970s); Miz Mooz shoes $50 (they're old, the new ones I have my eye on are here.)

Since I was flying in and out in one day with the event in the middle I wore my navy and white polka-dot knit. This one doesn't wrinkle in flight. I added red accessories.

Lux De Ville Sin City Patent Vinyl Handbag, 1940s wool sweater (on back of chair) $20 (can't remember where I got it); vintage gloves inherited from my grandmother.

I like navy and white with red, although it is rather flag-like. I've worn this dress before with white accessorizes, on my last tour when I was in Austin.