For this week’s blog I thought a visual ensemble might be fun. This month I have been neck deep in the late forties as I write the third book in a post World War Two series I’ve been working on. I have easily come to the conclusion that they had a great sense of style back then.

Yes, I am fighting with that commandment “Thou shalt not covet.” Here’s a glimpse at some of the dresses I’ve been picking out for my heroine and her sister:

I love this one and chose it for the heroine’s sister to wear to her prom. I love the lace bodice.

My hubby likes the cut of this one.

I like the color on this one, as does the heroine. Unfortunately she can’t wear it as she’s a strawberry blond.

Perfect for the summer.

Yep, coveting again. This is her favorite dress.

Now for the hair. You have to love those victory curls!

Perfect for the big town dance when the boys start coming home from Europe. Especially if you’re going with the fiance you haven’t seen in four years.

And then the look to convince everyone in town that you’re completely over him.

And for all those days in between:

I think the most painful part of my research is the price point for all of this:

I think it’s time to stock up on dresses!