Fall is here! Three cheers for Fall! Who does not love the season of autumn where everything smells like pumpkin spice and pumpkin beer? Well maybe people who don’t experience the changing of the seasons (sorry friends), but over here in Toronto we sure do get Autumn and I love everything about it.
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For today’s post, I’m going to be sharing lots of different kinds of vintage advertising that represents Fall from the 1940s & 1950s. Let’s see what I found, shall we?
Note: I just did a PART 2 post (Sept 22nd, 2022) that you can read HERE.
Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy ,eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Autumn Vintage Advertising from the 1940s & 1950s
1950 Kraft’s Fall cheese fiesta vintage print ad.
OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS AD especially for the Velveeta (that was our special occasion cheese as a kid). A slice of cheese in apple pie is my mom’s go to topping and don’t get me started on cheese on top of cauliflower..YUM! Now I need some cheese.
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Now it’s a Planters Fall fiesta! Fun 1950s print ad featuring the iconic Mr. Peanut.
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Greyhound presents a great Fall round-up of TRAVEL BARGAINS! Fun 1950s vintage ad for Greyhound bus featuring a cowgirl looking for an adventure.
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One of the best parts of this chillier season is the changing of the leaves, they can be just stunning! As you can see in this 1950s vintage ad for visiting western North Carolina in the Fall.
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In my eyes nothing says Fall / Autumn like pumpkin pie..yum! Especially since Canadian Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away. A 1951 Reddi-Wip print ad.
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1958 Seagrams Whiskey-7 Crown vintage ad. “Great pleasures of the great American Autumn“. That is a lot of “Greats”.
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Fall Fashion Love – Gabardine! A 1946 Selby Shoes vintage ad featuring the most stunning 1940s shoes and how about our stylish lady in her fashionable frock?
Which of the shoes do you love? Share in the comments section below.
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“Rely on Reliance” Fall Cleanup Reliance Garments, 1944. Fall & Winter fashions for men.
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1948 Packard print ad featuring a lovely fall scene in the background. Nice car!
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What a pretty 1940s matchbook, advertising The historic Falmouth Hotel in Portland, Maine. I would 100% pick this up and put it in my pocket and I don’t even smoke!
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While not a vintage ad it was too cute to not share. A October 1968 ‘Jack and Jill’ Magazine for boys and girls featuring pumpkins, corn and chipmunks?? That last add on I don’t get. Do you?
I hope you enjoyed browsing these fun vintage ads featuring the lovely season of Autumn. Share in the comments section below what ad you loved the best!
Thanks for dropping by! OH and btw I just started a Facebook page where I share all kinds of vintage goodies (stories, photos, my past blog posts and more). So please feel free to join me over there!
I love a good Fall trend, even if I’m not emotionally ready for that particular season just yet. So it was really exciting when I saw that one of the Fall Fashion Trends (and frankly ANYTIME) was Head-to-Toe Knits. Think sweater dresses, cardigans, knitted skirts etc. So fun! So cozy! Sign me up!
“KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WAR WORK” 1942-Nova Scotia Archives
Now since this is the Vintage Inn Blog, I’m not going to show you the modern versions of this trend, but the vintage looks instead. Focusing in on the fashions from 1930s to the 1950s.
So grab your knitting needles, or your credit card (to purchase ready made knits) and let’s see what beauties we could possible add to our Fall wardrobe today (or be inspired by)! PLUS! I have added for fun some real life vintage photos of folks in knits of all kinds.
Note: I’m also adding some Vintage reproductions options to this post if sizing or the stress of that one of kind availability is an issue.
Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy &RockNRomanceare Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Note: If an item you click on is no longer available, don’t fret! The websites featured are updated daily with new products, so do some searching for similar items. Hapy shopping!
Fall Fashion Trend: Head-to-Toe Knits!
The Vintage Edition
“Chic…. Hand Knit Styles by Monarch.” 1930s knitting book featuring various pattern instructions for ladies knit dresses, cardigans, suits, swagger coats, pullovers (aka vests) and more!
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OH MY! I will take this 1930s plaid knitted dress in every plaid combination around! Yooza! Oh and while we are at it, I will take the hat too please! (Avail as a PDF HERE)
Note: After careful inspection of the image, I believe this is a matching plaid sweater and plaid skirt. But does not matter, because it’s still wonderful!
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1930s knitted swagger coat (Fantastic!).
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1931 vintage photo of 2 stylish young women in 1930s outfits with one lady wearing a long knitted cardigan and matching skirt.
For Luncheons and Teas (or Brunches in modern times). A 1934 empire knit two piece dress (Blouse and Skirt set). (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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1930s Knitting Pattern- Vienna long sleeve knit sweater. So pretty! I love the detail around the waist. (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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I might have to convince my mother who an knit to make me this beauty of a sweater. A 1940s knitted WWII home front cable cardigan. LOVE IT! (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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Archery anyone? 1940s knitted Sweater and vests that are perfect for a lady who wishes to shoot a bow! Patons “The New Black Sweater” knitting patterns.
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1940s photo of a young blonde woman in a cardigan and skirt.
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I never knew that knitted Peasant Blouses was a thing in the 1940s, but here is the proof in a ‘Smart Knitting Pattern Book’ 3rd Edition, Winter 1948!
Aren’t they lovely? And look at the accessories…those gorgeous neckalaces, choker and bracelets are stunning and oh so fashionable.
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Hello Fall! Here I am, in my stylish Wattle Gold, 1940s knitted dress. Stunning! (Avail as as PDF HERE)
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Victory jumper knitting pattern from “Home Notes” – Saturday July 2nd 1945. (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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Don’t worry men! We have some knitted sweaters just for you as seen in a 1940s ‘Monarch Hand Knits For Men’, knitting pattern book.
The one piece that I have always wanted in my vintage collection…a 1950s sweater dress like the one seen below (I would also take the 1940s one I posted above). Isn’t it just lovely? (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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Wonderful 1950s Lady’s cable front jacket vintage knitting pattern (Avail as a PDF HERE). This is so inspiring! Pair it over a dress, sweater /skirt or even pants!
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I’m kind of obessed with these “Bulkies” Sweaters as seen in a 1950s vintage Beehive knitting pattern book. The dolman sleeve is just so cool!
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These sweater in these 1955 photos of a young woman named Pat Rothauser, do sort of remind me of the sweaters above. Plus isn’t she just so cute?!
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I’m a big fan of bowling so this 1950s bowling sweater with matching socks is a want on my Christmas list! What a fun knitted sweater. (Avail HERE)
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If women can wear bowling sweaters, then men can wear seahorse cardigans. Courtesy of a Mary Maxim 1950s knitting pattern book. (Avail as a PDF HERE)
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June 1952 ~ Vintage photo of a Black couple holding hands at the Zoo. Tip on how accessorize your Sweater… Add a cute brooch like our lovely lady below.
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Note: For a fantastic collection of vintage knitting patterns in PDF form, please check out Subversive Femme on Etsy. Several of the images above are from this profile and there are LOADS more that are just as stunning (like I could do a whole post on them and then some).
Here is an example of their Knitted Cardigans they have for sale. Different colours are available on their website.
I LOVE a cable knit slipover (or sweater vest as we call it here in Canada), because it’s perfect for a true 1940s vintage look. Here is an example on RocknRomance that comes in various colours (I might need to splurge and buy myself one).
There are also a few Etsy sellers who have different vintage style knits in modern day sizes. One is ‘Bloody Edith‘ who sells vintage inspired knitwear from the 1930s-1950s. Here a couple of sweaters that I liked.
Vintage 1940s style color block woolen “Loretta” sweater / jumper (Avail in various sizes HERE).
Vintage 1940s / 1950s style rust, pistachio and ochra stripes “Mirna” sweater (Avail in various sizes HERE).
Another vintage style knitwear seller, is ‘Mischief Made‘. Their knits are so fun (make sure you also check out their cool t-shirts & other items).
Seahorse Cardigan in Peakcock (Various sizes avail HERE).
Vintage 1950s Style Mischief Collared Knit Cardigan (Avail in various colors and sizes HERE).
I hope you are inspired by this post for your fall wardrobe update. I know that I’m itching for all things vintage knit this Fall & Winter and Spring!
Questions: What did you love in the styles above? Do you knit? Want to knit? Share any thoughts in the comments section below.
Thanks for stopping by!
Do you love vintage Fall fashions? Then take a look at my always updated Etsy Collection of Fall Fashions from the 1920s-1960s that you can purchase right now.
Oh and before we go, I just had to share this late 1930s maybe early 1940s vintage photo of a woman in the most fantastic maxi plaid coat I have ever seen. Isn’t it amazing? -Liz-
