By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comUnlike the two previous pages of fashion history images, these costume history pictures lean more toward fashion changes that are meaningful in relation to the way people perceive the 1960s. The dresses and skirts are A-line and flare away from the body at the hips. Keyholes and cutouts at the …
1920s Wedding Fashion History | Photos Weddings Dress Groups
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThese are original family wedding photos of ordinary people in special occasion clothes taken between 1920 and 1930. They include weddings of 1921, 1923, 1924 and 1930. My special thanks to Carol Morgan of Cardiff who went to considerable trouble to send me these images. Like many people who inherit …
80 Facts about Queen Elizabeth
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comA list of 80 key facts about The Queen was released to mark her 80th birthday. These historical facts are reprinted from the British Monarchy Press Office publication of 10 April 2006.1. Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England.2. In 2002, …
2013 Fashion Women’s
2013 fashion trends included black and white, floral prints, peplum silhouettes, leather clothing, neon colors, sheer fabrics, sportswear-inspired fashion, and bold patterns.
Anne Princess Royal Wedding Dress
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com H.R.H Princess Anne The Princess Royal – Early daysPrincess Anne and has often been chided for her dress sense and interest in fashion. The fact is Princess Anne is a classic no nonsense dresser and likes to stick with styles she feels happiest wearing. Those styles work well for …
Queen Elizabeth Fashion – Dresses for Queens 1960s – 1970s
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comH.M. Queen Elizabeth II’s Clothes 1960s – 1970sFor most of her adult life, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as Queen of the British Isles and the Commonwealth. Her 80th birthday is 21 April 2006 and many will applaud her long service in this regal role.As costume history or …
Floto Leather Bag Review
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comAnother holiday weekend has just passed and I expect many of you took the opportunity to visit relatives or friends for a short holiday jaunt for a couple of nights. Are you like me?Do you find you have to pack a specific amount of ‘essential’ personal items apart from clothes …
Edwardian Corsetry Fashion History
What looks like a torture today was the standard of fashion in edwardian era fashion.
1980s Fashion History and Lifestyle.
Lifestyle in the 80s economy boom. Meanings of advertiser’s acronyms such as YUPPIE and DINKY. Business fashion history – Women dress for success in the perfect suit for the corporate ladder. Mass market effects with the return of occasion wear.
Illustrations of Edwardian Blouses, lace insertions, and collars from the Lady’s Realm 1907
The Gibson Girl blouse was one of the signature clothing items associated with Edwardian blouse. Here are some characteristic features.