1950s Vintage Vogue Sewing Pattern 7385 Rare Misses Beach Bra Top Sz 32 B
Original circa 1951 Vogue Pattern No. 7385 – Beach Bras
Original circa 1951 Vogue Pattern No. 7385 offering three styles of women's beach bra tops, all buttoned at the back. Choose a halter neckband drawn through a shaped cutout at the midsection for controlled fullness, a longer fitted style with a shaped bodice neckline front and back, or a straight bra with halter neckband and a finished extension band at the lower edge. Complete Nice Used Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 7385
- Year: 1951
- Garment: Beach Bras (3 Styles)
- Size: 14 (32" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Used
Design
Vogue 7385 gathers three distinct beach bra silhouettes into a single pattern, each buttoned at the back for easy fit. Style A uses a halter neckband drawn through a shaped cutout to control fullness at the midsection, giving a softly gathered look. Style B offers a longer, more fitted shape with a shaped neckline at both bodice front and back. Style C keeps things simple and straight, finished with a halter neckband and a smooth extension band along the lower edge. Suited to crisp cottons like pique, chambray, or seersucker, or classic linen and denim.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the early 1950s, separates had become a defining feature of American sportswear, and beachwear was no exception. Patterns like this one let women mix and match bra tops with shorts or skirts for the beach or backyard, reflecting a growing postwar appetite for casual, practical clothing that still carried real style.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Vogue pattern envelope.
