On 1 June 1952, Marilyn Monroe was given a surprise birthday present by Twentieth Century-Fox, namely, that she would star as Lorelei Lee in the film adaptation of the Broadway smash hitGentlemen Prefer Blondes. Judging by these behind-the-scenes wardrobe test shots, she wasmadefor this role, just as these daringly sensual costumes were made to accentuate every curve of her figure.
The 1970s was undoubtedly one of the coolest decades of all time for fashion. Halternecks, high waisted trousers, bell bottoms and psychedelic prints were all the rage. Look at these pictures by photographer Nicholas DeWolf of Boston street style from the Summer of 1973.
Edwardian fashion was similarly romantic in style to Victorian fashion. However, the 1910s saw a simplification of fussy Victorian silhouettes, with an emphasis on embellishment and innovation in design, as can be seen in these ultra-glam gowns. Waists were less waspy, hemlines were sometimes shorter and the relatively simplified shapes of gowns allowed the imaginative […]
Today women are bombarded with countless messages and images of how they are “supposed” to look in order to be considered attractive, and this was no different in the 1930s. As sports for women became more popular in recent years, the “boyish” athletic look was considered most desirable. This was until the late 1930s when […]
Seeing the joy and love in the people’s expressions in these photos brought a smile to my face… Scroll down to see how regular couples of the 1940s dressed; from everyday ensembles, to special occasions or at the beach. Via Vintage Everyday
