I really like interesting background articles on my favourite fashion eras, and this post by The Vintage Dancer is no exception. The thought and detail behind the fashion is so intriguing! Hop on over for the full article.
The Subtle Variations of 1950′s Sheath Dresses
When you think of dresses in the 1950′s what do you imagine? Most people would think of the classic house wife dress that Lucile Ball or Mary Tyler Moore wore in their respective 1950′s TV roles with large, puffy, skirts and snug fitting blouses, paired with cute coordinating accessories and perfectly groomed hair. While this style of dress was certainly popular there is another style, the opposite look of the 1950′s, that has been overlooked until now. Because of TV shows like Mad Men and Pan Am the slim fitting 1950′s style sheath dress is just as popular as its full figured sibling….
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The 1950s was an era, like many, that had several distinct style voices, from the youthful look of the bobby soxers to the chic, figure hugging suits sported by models like Dovima and Suzy Parker in countless fashion spreads. I love them all, including the wiggle dress/skirt - not the least because it's a style that generally works well on my short, curvy figure.
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thanks for the link to this great article!
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