Throughout history, there have been fashion items designed to withstand the test of time, and there have been articles of clothing expected to fall apart after a few uses. The reason there are so few examples of ancient underclothing like brassieres and socks is not that people did not wear them before the 18th century …
The 1970s was a time of immense style and fashion, and not just for women either. The era was greatly defined by the free love and long hair movement of the 1960s, in which many young people began rebelling against cultural and societal norms in favour of a much more laid-back style and way of …
Trends, like many other things in life, come and go. One season a certain type of pants might be hot property, and the following season those same pants may be lost in obscurity. The whole reason that trends exist is because of humans’ ability to really love something but then put that love onto the …
We all know the concept of capsule wardrobe, but have you considered applying the same principles to your shoe wardrobe? Instead of having to find the space for lots of different pairs, purchase a good pair from each of the following categories and you’ll always have something to wear with any outfit. It’s better for the …
We are constantly subject to influence. From media to social media, from our parents to our teachers, and from news stories and magazine issues to film, TV, and music. The world around us is heavily shaped by these variables and others. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with this, it’s just a fact of the society that …
Ruby gemstones are beautiful stones and make a big impact on your wardrobe. The deep red color of rubies is captivating, and they go with almost anything. You don’t need to wear a lot of red to have a stylish look. Just add one or two pieces of ruby jewelry to any outfit!A Deep Red …
It’s not easy to find vintage designer clothes – you could spend months looking for something that’s stylish and fits you, and isn’t too expensive. But all the searching is worth it when you finally get a great deal on that new piece. If it’s something you’ve been looking for for a while, so much …
Butterick Costume Patterns are a selection of McCall and Butterick Magazine Pattern Cover images from the era 1945-1950.
Images taken from McCall and Butterick Magazine Pattern Covers from the era 1940-1945.
Selection of covers from Australian Ladies Home Journal and it is interesting to note how similar styles were to those in Britain.