The editors of this issue of the Australian Home Journal offered their readers patterns for two staples of the mid-1960s: an overblouse and a lightly belted shift.
Overblouses were versatile garments. A quick look at the fashion magazines of 1963 show them being worn with everything from beach shorts to cocktail suits. Materials could range from gingham to lace to fake leopard-skin print. In short, overblouses were considered suitable for every occasion from a beach picnic to meeting royalty.
The pattern illustrated on the cover of this magazine has long sleeves and a collar, so it was clearly intended for day wear. Depending on what it was made of and what it was paired with, it could have been worn at work or for housework.
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