The Bride's Book
Inside her cedar chest, my grandmother saved a bridal magazine from when she was married in 1947. I'd rather take a look at this little gem than have a dozen modern bridal magazines!
It has articles on everything from engagement rings to bridal etiquette to the honeymoon. I really got a kick out of the "Check List for Your Trousseau," which I've reproduced for you:
INTIMATE WEAR:
DRESSES:
SHOES:
HATS:
ACCESSORIES:
COATS:
LUGGAGE:
BEAUTY AIDS:
It has articles on everything from engagement rings to bridal etiquette to the honeymoon. I really got a kick out of the "Check List for Your Trousseau," which I've reproduced for you:
INTIMATE WEAR:
- Two negligees
- Nine nightgowns
- Two housecoats
- Pyjamas
- Six pairs of panties
- Six slips, tailored and dressy
- Six bras
- Four girdles
- Two or three bedjackets
- Six to eight pair hose
DRESSES:
- Going-away outfit
- Spectator sports
- Active sports
- House dresses (for "home work")
- Dresses for business, if any
- Suits
- Afternoon dresses
- Dinner dresses
- Evening dresses
SHOES:
- One pair for the going-away outfit
- Spectator sports pumps
- One pair for business use
- Evening slippers
- Boudoir slippers (to match lingerie sets)
- One pair of rubbers
- One pair of galoshes or boots
HATS:
- Going-away
- Business
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Dinner
- As many hats as you can wangle!
ACCESSORIES:
- Mix and match -- gloves, scarves, veils, belts, costume jewelry, umbrellas, bags.
COATS:
- Fur
- Dressy cloth
- Sports
- Raincoat
- Informal shortie
- Evening wrap
LUGGAGE:
- Travel suitcase
- Week-end case
- Wardrobe trunk
- Hat box
- Travel beauty box
- Jewel case
BEAUTY AIDS:
- Cleansing cream
- Skin lotion
- Night cream
- Make-up
- Foundation cream or lotion
- Rouge
- Powder
- Lipstick, for type and for costume
- Eye brush
- Eyebrow pencil
- Eyeshadow
- Mascara
- Cotton
- Perfume
- Bath powder
- Hand cream
- Manicure kit
- Nail polish (to match lipsticks)
- Cologne
- Toothpaste, brush
- Deodorant
- Bath salts
posted by Laura at
5:20 PM
9 Comments:
I was thinking exactly the same thing about six panties and nine nightgowns! That's crazy!
I love this list! :)
Wow, nothing like being prepared! Nine nightgowns does seem a bit excessive, though. And all of those coats! What a fun list, and what a wonderful bridal magazine!
Yours in Christ,
Shannon
Love the hat comment.
Hee hee, how funny! I love this list! :) Thanks for sharing it!
Hello there, I hope you don't mind me commenting on your blog...I discovered it whilst searching for information on "The box of delights" on google. I love the clothes you make, they're beautiful, I only wish I could make my own clothes! I love Vaughan Williams too, wonderful music! I love this old Brides magazine, I'm getting married in August but unfortunately don't have 9 nightgowns, how will I cope?!
Hello, Rachel, thanks for saying "hi" -- it's always fun to find others who share the same interests. :-)
Hi there! Yes, indeed, this is an intriguing list.
I suggest that the 9 nightgowns is intended to take into account summer, winter, and maternity usage.
Cologne is short for eau-de-cologne, which is a watered-down perfume. Concentrate perfume is and was significantly more expensive and thus would have been saved for special occasions.
=)
Narelle
www.BoutiqueNarelle.blogspot.com
an internet helpline and resource for modelling modesty
Hi! I'd love more info on who published this magazine! We own and publish a modern magazine also entitled "The Bride's Book" might be fun to glance thru and compare or something!
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