By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe Need for Petite FashionsPetite in fashion retail terms usually means proportionately scaled down clothing ranges for smaller women who are 5’3″ and under. Newly set up companies like Petite Affair are challenging the existing petite offerings from retailers.Often the most neglected petite is wide and short, but still with …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comI always find clothes shopping is easier for me when I apply my TICKS rule. I invented my mental TICKS rule to make me stop and think when I buy a new item of clothing. The letters make an easy-to-recall acronym, although the order is not that important. If you …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThis set of pages looks at costume history pictures and fashion designs from 1974. The costume pictures of women’s coats in the main chart all enlarge to A4 size when clicked. You can see more fashion images of mid-1970s fashion skirts and suits on the 1974 fashion image page.In the …
by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comBags, The Minaudière, & Wider Calf BootsChristmas is a time when people are looking for Xmas gift ideas not only for others, but the fulfilment of ideas for themselves for their perfect and complete Christmas. When you know someone loves fashion and accessories, just go fashion shopping. Everyday bags are …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThese images are taken from a 1977 dressmaking pattern magazine of unbranded dressmaking patterns from a weekly paper of the era. In my opinion, the majority of styles shown are more typical of fashion worn 4 to 6 years earlier from 1971 or so.These dress and trouser patterns were aimed …
This set of fashion history pages looks at pictures of women’s skirt and jacket designs of 1974 fashions.
1912 fashion was characterized by the S-shaped silhouette, high waistlines, narrow skirts, lace and embroidery details, and the popular use of the colors white, black, and pastels.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThis set of pages looks at pictures of fashion designs from a 1977 dressmaking magazine. The 1970s thumbnail pictures below in the main chart all enlarge to A4 size when printed.These 1970s images are taken from a 1977 dressmaking pattern magazine of unbranded dressmaking patterns from a weekly paper of …
A break down of traditional Norwegian wedding dress from 1883 Norwegian costume photos.
Step back in time to the lavish and dramatic 1980s wedding dress. From poofy sleeves to oversized bows, explore the extravagant and iconic bridal looks of the decade.