Fashion 1950s

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

1956

~ Circa/Date: 1957 ~ Details: Two style variation DRESS ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): ~ Size: 14 ~ BUST: 34″ ~ Waist: 26″ ~ Hip: 36″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a 'Professional Reproduced' copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces ready to cut with full instructions included. Reproduced on high quality 50 gm paper with black ink, durable and easier for reuse. Printed by a Professional Printing Company…

A look back at the era of elegance.

In the new exhibit by photographer Mark Shaw, we (finally) get to see what went on behind the scenes at Paris couture in the 1950s.

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