Formfit Bra Ads from the 1950’s
The 1950s Formfit bras defined iconic silhouettes, evolving from bullet styles to more natural shapes. The brand continues today.
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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.
1949 – Formfit Bras and Girdles
In a vintage ad, a woman promotes Formfit’s undergarments, emphasizing figure improvement. Prices then vs now also noted.
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
1957 Jantzen Sweater Bra
A vintage sweater look is not complete without a mid-century bra
1957 – Catalina Sweaters
6 mid-century classic sweaters
1957 – Sweater by Talbott Knitting Company
A quintessential 1950’s sweater and where she bought it.
1957 – Charm Bracelet and Banlon Sweater
Mid-century sweater in sapphire blue.
1960 – Chemstrand Carefree Cardigans
These mid-century Acrilyn Helen Harper Sweaters are washable
1963 – Abstract and Mod
Abstract print sweater by Joan Marie for Weber Knits
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