11 Retro Summer Styles from the 1960s
Early 1960s summer fashion showcased vibrant trends like gingham, polka dots, and bold prints, emphasizing feminine and colorful styles.
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Exploring McCalls Vintage Sewing Patterns from the 1960s
2 brightly colored outfits from the mid-century sewn with McCalls sewing patterns.
1950s Vintage Coat Deep Dive – 15 Stylish Winter Coats
Inspired by vintage coats? Here are 15 winter coats from 1950s fashion magazines.
1960s Vintage Coat Deep Dive – 10 Stylish Winter Coats
10 fashionable coat styles from the 1960s to inspire us now.
Sewing for Spring: Vintage Patterns from Good Housekeeping 1963
The January 1963 Good Housekeeping highlighted spring sewing projects featuring Simplicity patterns for various outfits suitable for city and country.
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.
1960s Flirty Party Dresses for Date Night Inspiration
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.
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.
Fashion Evolution: 1950s to 1960s in McCalls
Fashion evolved significantly from the 1950s to 1960s, transitioning from cinched-waist designs to bold, comfortable summer outfits.
Explore Retro Sweater Trends and Prices from 1960’s
Here are 12 retro sweaters featured in McCalls September 1964. These vintage styles offer a nostalgic comparison of fashion then versus now.
Shapewear Then and Now: A Look at the Zip-Up Girdle
In the mid-century, a zipper girdle innovation aimed to help with waistline compression. Today, modern shapewear continues the trend.
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