Timeless 1950s Fashion: Handmacher Suits in Vogue
A 1957 Vogue ad features a stylish couple promoting Handmacher suits, showcasing mid-century fashion trends and accessories.
Author: Janet
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
Community Silverware Ads by Jon Whitcomb
Jon Whitcomb, a celebrated 1950s illustrator, created romantic scenes for women’s magazines, particularly featuring advertisements for Community silverware.
Vintage Advertising: Cashmere Bouquet Soap Illustrations
Mid-century soap ads, like Cashmere Bouquet, used love and illustrations to attract consumers effectively.
Mid-Century Ads: Underwood Deviled Ham in Good Housekeeping
Mid-century ads, like Underwood’s, targeted homemakers, showcasing picnic-themed deviled ham promotions.
10 Vintage Coffee Ads from the 1950s
This post shares 10 mid-century coffee advertisements from 1950s magazines, showcasing various products and cultural themes of the era.
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Explore five flirty party dresses from December 1964’s Ladies Home Journal, showcasing vibrant styles perfect for date nights.
Modern Twists on Classic Looks: 1950s Fashion
The article explores modern interpretations of 1950s spring fashion, emphasizing creativity and research in style reinvention.
Vintage Swimwear Highlights: Catalina’s 1950s Collection
Catalina’s 1950s swimsuits, styled with accessories, define mid-century fashion’s iconic looks.
Nostalgic Swim Caps: A 1950s Icon
In the 1950s, families enjoyed swimming pools; women wore stylish swim caps, exemplified by trendy Kleinert’s designs.
Discover DuBarry’s Iconic Pink Fire Lipstick
The DuBarry Cosmetics ad promotes Pink Fire lipstick in the May 1956 Charm magazine, highlighting mid-century beauty trends and temporary hair color.
Reviving 1950s Fashion: Flowered Silks in Vogue
The January 1957 Vogue featured floral silk fashions, emphasizing feminine styles, photographed at Rockefeller’s new Virgin Islands resort.
Iconic Revlon Ads: Timeless Date Night Looks
This post analyzes date night beauty trends from the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting Revlon cosmetics and glamorous looks.
Vintage Cutex Cosmetics Ads: The 1953 Pink Lipstick Trend
A 1953 Cutex ad promotes pink lipstick for flirting or marriage, showcasing color options and prices.
Mid-Century Cake Mix Recipes for Modern Bakers
Advice from the 1960s – How to make spectacular cupcakes, cakes, and petits pours using a cake mix
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