Classic 1950s Formfit Ad with Coffee
Coffee in a B Cup. In 1951, a McCalls ad for FormFit bras featured a pin-up style illustration of a woman enjoying coffee.
Category: Fashion
1957 How to Buy Lingerie
The 1957 article from Today’s Secretary advises women on essential lingerie items, emphasizing proper fit and color choices.
1949 – Formfit Bras and Girdles
In a vintage ad, a woman promotes Formfit’s undergarments, emphasizing figure improvement. Prices then vs now also noted.
1952 – Ski Sweaters to Knit
And memories about the time I stole my dad’s ski sweater
1953 – Poodle Knit Sweaters
A curly yarn of wool and mohair for the fifties poodle knit look
1954 – Sweaters to Knit (part 3)
Mid-century makers kept busy knitting fabulous looks
1954 – Sweaters to Knit (part 2)
More mid-century DIY sweater inspiration
1954 – Sweaters to Knit (part 1)
Stay warm in a DIY mid-century argyle
1956 – Smartee Cotton Sweaters
More sweaters from 1956. These are cotton.
1956 – Shawl-Collared Cardigan by Glengarry
Patterned Jacquard sweater for mid-century style and warmth
1956 – Boepple Turn Around Sweater
Fifties pink embroidered sweater with bow in back
Iconic Cashmere Sweater Styles from 1957
The final 1957 sweater look features a seafoam opal Bernhard Altmann cashmere sweater paired with a doeskin flannel skirt, highlighted in Vogue’s January issue.
1957 – L’Aiglon Dress and Matching Cardigan
Say hello to a matching outfit for your January vacation
Vintage 1957 Vogue: Mid-Century Sweater Styles
In the January 1957 Vogue, a silk dress with a cashmere sweater, adorned with pearls and gloves, was featured.
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