Fashion

1951 Why Wear White?

A mid-century fashion article with a nod to the women serving in the US Waves Naval Reserve.

White Pique one piece bathing suit from May Glamour 1951
White Pique one piece bathing suit from May Glamour 1951

This May 1951 fashion article from Glamour magazine had a single theme: White. More specifically it told how, why, and where to wear fashions which were white. It is a favorite of mine for its simple styling and fun photography. It is the early 1950’s at is best.

It is also noteworthy to consider the time in history. When it was published in 1951, the Unites States had entered the Korean war. The article referenced the United States Waves. This naval reserve organization was made up of women volunteering to serve. Pictured in the article is the wave women wearing their white uniforms.

Great white way article - Glamour May 1951 - US Waves wearing white
Great white way article – Glamour May 1951 – US Waves wearing white
White fashion shoes and white lace and sailcloth outfit - Glamour May 1951
White fashion shoes and white lace and sailcloth outfit – Glamour May 1951
Mid-century fashion article Glamour 1951
Altered image by Midcenturypage.com - white lace top and sailcloth pants - May 1951 Glamour
Altered image by Midcenturypage.com – white lace top and sailcloth pants – May 1951 Glamour
 Altered image by Midcenturypage.com - Pretty white  sheer dress - May 1951 Glamour
Altered image by Midcenturypage.com – Pretty white sheer dress – May 1951 Glamour
Two piece white dress - 1951 May Glamour Magazine - Altered image by midcenturypage.com
Two piece white dress – 1951 May Glamour Magazine – Altered image by midcenturypage.com
Mid century all white swimsuit and cotton net jacket – 1951 Glamour – Altered image by midcenturypage.com
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I'm an American baby boomer with a strange hobby. I collect mid-century women's magazines. My blog, MidCenturyPage.com is a result of a 20 year passion to scan the pages of these magazines and share them with anyone who wants to understand what mid-century women thought about, cared about, and worried about while living in the 1950's and 1960's

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