1950s style

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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.

The biography of Christian Dior

~ 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 […]

Marilyn Monroe wore countless iconic gowns throughout her life. Here's a look at the actress's most memorable style moments.

Early 1950's Swimwear

Want to Jazz Up Your Look, Darling? Vintage dresses must be a unique choice. This collection of stunning retro dresses includes a huge selection of styles to give you an eye-catching ensemble for every occasion. It’s vintage inspired fashion with a hint of pin-up and some rockabilly to spice it all up. In here, you can

Explore Jennifer @ Pin Curl Diaries' 100 photos on Flickr!

This week I'm mainly obsessing (and I mean obsessing) over novelty prints, playsuits and mix-and-match holiday wardrobes. I absolutely love the idea of packaged "wardrobes" of interchangeable, co-ordinated pieces, and it seems they were quite the thing in the early 50s.