I haven't been able to model my new sweater yet, but it's finished! Soon after photographing the coral version and saying how I thought it could be 1950s appropriate with a few alterations, I picked up a cotton/bamboo blend yarn in a vibrant shade and set about making another one that would fit me better and be more period correct.

I made it a smaller size, and used a smaller hook below the bust area to make it a little more fitted, shortening the version so it was just hip length – a popular 1950s style.

For the sleeves, I looked up photos on Pinterest and found that short sleeve lengths varied from cap sleeve to elbow, but a nice short style was what I settled on, and found lots of photos to back me up in that decision. 

I really like the yarn choice, elegant silhouette, and the color is better for me than the coral version – also very bright and vintage-y. Now that it's hot I won't wear it so much, but hopefully this fall it will come out of the closet more often!

I definitely want to add more costume worthy crochet pieces to my wardrobe. Just not so much during the summer months. 🙂

What do you think? Does it look 1950s-accurate?