In the beginning, costume jewelry of the 1960s looked very much the same as that of the previous decade. However, a change was stirring. Designs were becoming bolder and more expressive. By the end of the decade, 1960s jewelry styles had transitioned from familiar glitzy gold parures to fantastic bold creations fashioned in budget plastics. Femininity … Read More about 1960s Jewelry Styles and Trends to Wear

Simple 1950s house dresses were the daytime uniform of the dutiful housewife. Complete with a coordinated handmade apron, she set about her day running her home. There was no need to use fancy fabrics, big collars, or elaborate trim on a house dress that was covered up by an apron most of the day. Instead, 1950s … Read More about 1950s House Dresses History | 50s Shirtwaist Dress

In the 1950s, costume jewelry enjoyed a global boom in popularity. Jewelry designs were clean, colorful, ornate, and perfectly coordinated with an outfit. Costume jewelry flourished with the increased spending power that this decade yielded. Consequently, 1950s costume jewelry perfectly facilitated the trend for women to look well groomed. While the war years brought about … Read More about 1950s Jewelry Styles and History

The stock market crashed, and with it prices of clothing and accessories dropped dramatically. A dress that cost $24 in 1928 cost only $4 in 1931. Budgets were being stretched very thin, and clothing designers had to make cutbacks in design and material quality. For 1930s jewelry, the same economical reductions were being made, yet because … Read More about 1930s Jewelry Styles and Trends

1930s formal gowns were long, sleek, and sexy – the basis for most modern formal wear today. The 1940s formal dresses moved away from the bias cut gown in favor of the Grecian column or ballgown shape. With every year the ballgown skirt grew bigger and fuller and bodices shrunk, mimicking those from the Victorian … Read More about 1940s Formal Dresses, Evening Gowns History

  Today we start a new series all about 1950s fashion. I have written a number of articles on 1950s women’s fashion already, but now it’s time to pull them all together, add the missing elements, and explore menswear, too. Skip the history and shop 1950s style clothing. Let us begin with an overview about … Read More about 1950s Fashion History: Women’s Clothing

1960s mod fashion seemed to be divided into two parts: the elegant styles developed from the previous years of the 1950s, and the new modern styles popularized by the youth of the decade. Today, I am going to explore these popular styles of the 1960s and show you how to recreate the look with 60s … Read More about 60s Mod Clothing Outfit Ideas

1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, were also losing their modesty. The ’40s was the era when the midriff was born, and it was shown in swimsuits as well as playsuits. 1940s swimsuits were tight, unlike the suits of previous eras. One-piece swimsuits were still popular, but the new two-piece suit had plenty … Read More about 1940s Bathing Suits History

The 1950s decade was one of the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup girls. Women’s 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The shortest length was the shorties short (pinup shorts), followed by an above the … Read More about 1950s Shorts History | Pinup Shorts, Sailor Shorts, Bermuda Shorts

Dressing a man in the 1910s, during the late Edwardian fashion era, was not very different from today. Men’s Edwardian fashion included suits during the day, formal tailcoats for evening, and slightly more casual attire for sporting events. The look showcased youth with slimmer suits and brighter colors compared to the oversized and bland fashion … Read More about 1910s Men’s Edwardian Fashion and Clothing Guide