New Flickr Group

There is now a group on Flickr for images of back-buttoned clothing. Some of the images that won't make it on posts here will end up there, in addition of course to other members' contributions.

Le Boutonné Dos

I'd like to welcome all the guests checking out this blog via the BlouseNylon.net forum, a French discussion group that focuses on nylon overalls. I had originally found it through La Blouse de Nylon, their sister site, which in its text section had an article on button-back closures entitled Le Boutonné Dos. If you're wondering what the connection is, one of the reasons lies in the old nurse uniforms, many of which used to button down the back, like this:

Wings Creative Studio

This image, featuring a back-buttoned top, was done by Bulgaria's Wings Creative Studio. You can check out the full-size version at DeviantArt.

Vintage Fashion Collection of Lori Knowles

If your interests run into vintage Victorian and Edwardian fashions, be sure to check out the collection of Lori Knowles. You'll see some wonderful examples, including of course some items relevant to this blog, such as these two bodices from the early 1900s.

Asos Top, Flickr Image

Another back-buttoned top from ASOS:

And to tie in with the previous post, here's an example of a button back checkered black and white skirt:

See the full image at Flickr.

Anne of Green Gables

The films Anne of Green Gables and its sequel, Anne of Avonlea, feature many examples of turn-of-the-century fashions, when button-back closures were common. You can learn more about the fashions worn in the films at In Timely Fashion, which includes screenshots, design notes, pattern references, etc.