Lately I have been quit obsessed with nightwear of the by gone eras. I think it might be the fact that I've been home more often I keep on continually getting sick I get rid of one bug and then get the next. But oh well that's what happens when you have a weak immune system. Now back to the topic I enjoy seeing these gowns, bed jackets,and slips I just love the detail they would put into these lovely garments. Now here are some scans I got from a few of the magazines my great aunt gave me.
1949 I really like the green set and pink one to!!
1956 the babydoll nightgowns
1953
1934 Lingerie Styles I love the back of that gown!!
During the post war era the term "teenager" came out. The post war was a consumer boom for teens so there wardrobes had more things than in the 1940s.
1950s teen style
1950s teens (those tops!!)
Teen girls in the fifties wore dress and skirts more than anything in there wardrobe. They were not allowed to wear pant to school or shorts. Although there were those girls that didn't care much for the rules cough cough, *my great aunt*. They were vary strict on how long there dresses were as well my art teacher went to school during the late fifties and was telling me the other day that they would measure there skirt to see how long it was and would make sure it was at least mid knee length couldn't be any shorter. There wardrobe had a variety of things. They wore blouses,cardigans,and sweaters to match there bottom. They also had skirts which were usually plated or a circle skirt to be worn with a petticoat or a fitted skirt a line skirt. They had playsuits,pants,dungarees, and shorts also that they would were also they were mostly used as causal wear to be around the house later in the 50s they wore them a bit more often out of the house though. They undergarments for teens were a slip, maybe petticoat, and shape wear they started to wear it at around 14-15. As for dresses there were so many sundresses,day dresses,evening dress and party dresses. Now shoes were loafers, flats, ballet slippers, saddle shoes, and a low heel. This is pretty much sums up the 50s and there is one last part of this small series but it a surprise I hope you enjoyed part 2.
I hope you all enjoyed Quincy's interview!! Today I'll be interviewing Miss Amethyst from The Pink Retro Powder Room. This gal's blog is such a delight its full of vintage hairstyle tutorials and beauty too, adorable outfits, and great finds, plus she young too!! Now off to the interview !!
If you could have lived in another era what era would it be??
As much as I love the 1940's , I would say 1950's thru the very early 1960's. I tend to gravitate to the petticoats, pearled cardigans, and cat eye glasses.
What was your first vintage piece??
My very first vintage piece was when I was a baby. A1950's yellow infant outfit set. It was chiffon dress with a little jacket and a bonnet. Its so adorable, in fact I still have it!!
Who is you favorite designer from the past and why?
Claire McCardell !!
Why well she was the first to create the ' All American Look'. Her clothes are just timeless, it reminds me of what Doris Day and Grace Kelly would wear .I came across a pair of green elegant gloves that I had to buy, and I looked at the tags and it was a original Claire McCardell vintage 50's gloves!!! I think its pretty neat that she from the area I am from, and we have the same birthday months ( May!)
Name a blog your fond of.
I love all the blogs that I follow but you are the one of the couple that I jump first to!
What fascinates you the most from the past eras??
What makes me gravitate to the past is that everything was so well made! Boys were boys, clean cut and well good maners . Girls dressed so pretty everyday, cute sun dresses/ cocktail dresses, with gloves and hats, the perfect dazzling earrings and purse to match!! I just wish we would see more of that!
What is your favorite way to style your hair??
I go thru so many styles / hair cuts. My favorite way ( and its really easy) is in a roller set that has been combed out and one side is gently pined for a instant 50's look. But when I am in a rush and I want more of a 40's look I do a reverse victory roll in the other side with a cute vintage hair comb!
What do you like best about yourself?
My hair, my eyebrows, and my style ha ha!
Do you have a style icon?? If so do tell!!
I have 2! Elizabeth Taylor & Sandra Dee
Thanks again Miss Amethyst for the interview your blog is the swellest and If your not following her blog here is the link!!
and I got to be with my nephew which just turned 8 months!! I
also took my cousin (he's more like a brother) shopping at a few vintage stores he bought a 1940s vintage suit
and a 1950s cardigan.
Now Back to music todays post is on some music I used to actually listen to as a baby, according to my great aunt it was the only thing that would get me to sleep.....
Patsy Cline- Thats How Much I Love You
Charlie Feathers- One Hand Loose
So after she told me charlie feathers I stared at her for a while and told her
if she was being serious because its loud and she was... (weird....) Oh and apparently
I also really liked the theme song to Bonanza (my pops favorite show lol)
Rich Roman - Ooh Ooh Ooh
This record is rare but I couldn't keep it her daughter took everything and Just has it in storage
but shes one of Those people you just don't ask favors to.
April Love is a film about a Juvenile Delinquent (Pat Boone) who is sent to work on a Kentucky farm. While working on the farm he meets a local girl (Shirley Jones).Before long, he is devoting himself to the task of training a horse to become a winning trotter and slowly falling in love with the local girl.
This film is one of my favorites and I think everyone will enjoy this film!!
