This post is dedicated to the process of getting ready for a date. This past time is something shared by young and old from now and the past. The art of looking your best to impress has been around since the invention of the mirror.
Let’s explore beauty trends for date nights in the mid-century. Here are some ads for Revlon cosmetics showing the look of glam for women living in the 1950s and 1960s.
This ad appeared in the April 1957 edition of Harper’s Bazaar. What’s more glamorous than a berry colored lipstick with matching jeweled earrings? Here, Revlon is selling their line of Touch and Glow liquid makeup for a youthful glow.
Check out this Revlon ad from earlier in the decade. The color of this lipstick is Stormy Pink.
This woman in red and pearls comes from 1950. Her matching nails, lips, dress and hat make it a timeless look. Date night indeed.
What about date night in the 1960s? Here is yet another Revlon ad. Fur, jeweled bracelet and ballerina pink party dress is how she did date night in 1961. Add pink lips and nails and you’ve ready for your closeup in the sixties.
The name assigned to this shade of matching lipstick and nail polish is Honey Bee Pink.
A new burst of honey-pink for a new kind of girl
Revlon makeup ad – May 1961
Looking for glamorous in a neutral? Here is another 1960s woman ready for her date in hat and gloves.
By 1964, women were seeking a more natural look. Here Revlon was promoting their foundation makeup.
The freshest look in years
Revlon cosmetics ad – September 1964
Want one more? This woman comes from the fifties.
This ad gives us yet another mid-century look. Here Revlon is selling their line of Love-Pat compact powder cases. It came in 24 K gold which sold for under $10.
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