11 Vintage & Retro Style Cat Dresses For Your Next Pawty! Meow As Fluff In the 1930s, the term "cat lady" referred to older women who lived alone and kept multiple cats as companions. In an era when societal expectations often placed pressure on women to Modern 1950s Style Cat Novelty Print Dress small Birthday Life Vintage This vintage dress was owned by a lovely petite Italian lady. I feel so fortunate to be it's new owner