Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

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1956 Funeral Homes were growing as businesses. Allowed more people access to beautiful ceremonies for their loved ones.

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Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

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The Glove Shop leather evening gloves | 1958 | #vintage #1950s #fashion

Taken from a Sears catalog in 1960. The tops have a very loose, rectangular shape to mask a pregnant midsection. Skirts in this advertisement are described to have "cut-out and tie front; back kick pleat." Sewing Maternity Clothes, Maternity Wear, Maternity Fashion, Classic Outfits, Retro Outfits, Vintage Outfits, 1960s Fashion, Timeless Fashion, Vintage Fashion

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Taken from a Sears catalog in 1960. The tops have a very loose, rectangular shape to mask a pregnant midsection. Skirts in this advertisement are described to have "cut-out and tie front; back kick pleat."

Taylor Boes

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

1958, white satin and embroidered nylon tulle. Made by the brides mother who not only made the wedding dress but also made the bridesmaids dresses and caps and her own dress and cap. “The dress had a mandarin collar, fitted bodice, tapered sleeves, and four rows of lace over a satin slip. We attached sequins for some sparkle.” The wedding only cost a little over $200. Bridesmaid Dresses, Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaids, Satin Slip, White Satin, Mandarin Collar, Fitted Bodice, Mother Of The Bride, Tapered

1958, white satin and embroidered nylon tulle. Made by the brides mother who not only made the wedding dress but also made the bridesmaids dresses and caps and her own dress and cap. “The dress had a mandarin collar, fitted bodice, tapered sleeves, and four rows of lace over a satin slip. We attached sequins for some sparkle.” The wedding only cost a little over $200.

Shelby Newport

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

Quill Neuville

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

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Women Magazines

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Mademoiselle Magazine

Spanish Dancer

Glamour Magazine

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Model: Nan Rees; Mademoiselle, 1952; wasp waist with a full skirt or a pencil skirt. the waistline was natural and there was a variety of waistbands and belts. there seems to be more instances of a hidden waistline via a loose/untucked top, cardigan, or jacket/coat. Source: Mademoiselle magazine (Primary); The Huffington Post (Secondary)

Cierra Atkins

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

Black silk form-fitting sheath, embellished all over w/ black jet bugle beads in zig-zag patterns, couture made, label "Don Loper Custom Made Eartha Kitt July 13, 1954 Special", B 32", W 23", H 34", L 58.5", (bead losses on shouler straps & near seams, some partially missing bead lines, jet beads easily replaced) very good. Lot includes photograph from "Ebony" of Eartha Kitt & this dress. In 1954 American designer Don Loper created Ms. Kitt's complete wardrobe for '54. Eartha Kitt, Clothing And Textile, Bugle Beads, Zig Zag Pattern, Historical Clothing, American Singers, Black Silk, Slinky, Mermaid Formal Dress

Black silk form-fitting sheath, embellished all over w/ black jet bugle beads in zig-zag patterns, couture made, label "Don Loper Custom Made Eartha Kitt July 13, 1954 Special", B 32", W 23", H 34", L 58.5", (bead losses on shouler straps & near seams, some partially missing bead lines, jet beads easily replaced) very good. Lot includes photograph from "Ebony" of Eartha Kitt & this dress. In 1954 American designer Don Loper created Ms. Kitt's complete wardrobe for '54.

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Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

1950s Fashion Dresses

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Fashion Moda

Nicholas

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

These belts are from 1953 and are made with ribbon, elastic and leather

Nicholas

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

Bullet Bra: The Indispensable Underwear for the Sweater Girl in the 1950s

Reds and rouge weren't as popular in the 50s. Liquid foundations were becoming more popular. Pink lipstick was also the new thing. Winged eyeliner became popular as well. Eyebrows slightly darker than their natural shade and minimal shadow. 1950 Makeup, 1950s Hair And Makeup, Vintage Makeup Looks, Look Vintage, Hair Makeup, Pin Up Makeup, 1950s Makeup Vintage, Cheap Makeup

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1950s Hair And Makeup

Reds and rouge weren't as popular in the 50s. Liquid foundations were becoming more popular. Pink lipstick was also the new thing. Winged eyeliner became popular as well. Eyebrows slightly darker than their natural shade and minimal shadow.

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Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

Vintage Bathing Suits

Bathing Suit Carolyn Schnurer, 1948-1951 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Details: Knee length black knit dress from around the late 50's to the early 60's. Red trim on the waist, pockets, and the collar. It has a center back length of about 38 inches. Source: http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/womans-dress-551419 1960s Fashion Women, Museum Of Fine Arts, Black Knit, Chain Styles, Knit Dress, Merino Wool, Knitwear, Collars

Details: Knee length black knit dress from around the late 50's to the early 60's. Red trim on the waist, pockets, and the collar. It has a center back length of about 38 inches. Source: http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/womans-dress-551419

Charlea Ford

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

1955. Sculptor Claire Falkenstein. Made with folded sheet silver and bent silver wire.

Constance Jedynak

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

The sleeves of this c. 1950 dress are very short and attempt to make the shoulders appear to be small and sloped. This style varies significantly from the broad shoulders of the 1940s. Source: "Fashion The Definitive History of Costume and Style".

Hanes Hosiery, Inc. | Stockings | American | The Met

An American wool skirt by Charles James. 1947-1948. Met Museum.

Mikayla Waters

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275

Evening Dress Elsa Schiaparelli, 1955 The Museum at FIT. Fashion Institute of Technology, located in New York. 1950's had two sillhouettes. Tight waist and full skirt or in this case, a stright, tighter fitting dress with a wrap. Colors went from pastel to bright and bold, like this ruby red. Vintage Mode, Moda Fashion, 1950s Fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli, Vintage Schiaparelli, Beautiful Gowns

Evening Dress Elsa Schiaparelli, 1955 The Museum at FIT. Fashion Institute of Technology, located in New York. 1950's had two sillhouettes. Tight waist and full skirt or in this case, a stright, tighter fitting dress with a wrap. Colors went from pastel to bright and bold, like this ruby red.

This necklace was made in France during the 1950's, and is made out of metal, stones and pearls. During this time period it was popular to wear jewelry made of jewels and made of pearls. It was also common to wear jewelry that combined pearls with other elements, like it was done with this necklace. It's part of the collection of The Met. Jewelery, Jewelry Box, Silver Jewelry, Jewelry Making, Necklace Box, Beaded Necklace, Pendant Necklace, Necklaces, Dial M For Murder

This necklace was made in France during the 1950's, and is made out of metal, stones and pearls. During this time period it was popular to wear jewelry made of jewels and made of pearls. It was also common to wear jewelry that combined pearls with other elements, like it was done with this necklace. It's part of the collection of The Met.

Merle

Board 18: Optimism and Youth 1947-1963 THE/WGS 275