Women’s and men’s Fashion in 1929 is a fascinating year. For the most part fashion from the mid 1920s continued one more year before drastically changing in 1930-1931. Women’s hemlines were getting longer but still the drop waist loose silhouette with more feminine flounces, ruffles, scarf coats and bows. On the opposite side were even … Read More about 1929 Fashion for Women and Men
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Women, teen, and girl’s 1970s hairstyles came in a few popular looks inspired by famous actresses and athletes: Straight hair – Long perfectly straight hair was desired by many teens and young women. Like Marsha Brady, hair was either straightened at the salon or literally ironed at home with a clothes iron. It was a … Read More about 1970s Hairstyles for Women
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Despite the trend for women to be bra-less and girdle-less in the 70s, the luxury lingerie market was hot stuff. Intimate apparel was displayed in department stores front and center. The designs were light and airy camisoles, teddies, and step-ins made of silk or silk-like nylon trimmed in lace. Bras, panties, and slips were so … Read More about 1970s Lingerie Fashion | Panties, Bras, Teddies, Slips
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