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Showing posts with label 50's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 50's. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

How the Women of the 1950's Got their Shape.

How do you think the women of the 50's achieved those prominent curves and tiny waists? Much of it was done through waist training.

To read more about it, click here.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The History of The Stewardess.


Stewardesses in the 1950/60s were in a unique position during their time. They were idolized as career women, but also upheld conservative gender values. Slate.com shares their history.

Friday, August 17, 2012

The Allure of Vintage Inpsired Lingerie

Why do we choose vintage style lingerie and shapewear? There is more to it than classic beauty.  An article by Bagasalifa.com goes through the rundown on why so many people have gone back to vintage style lingerie. "The detailing and hand ending on beautiful fifties satin bullet bras and the artowrk deco impressed stitching on fifties prolonged line girdles must be seen to be believed."  To read the full article click here.




Friday, July 27, 2012

Vintage Sex Apeal.

Here's a series of vintage ads that promote women having curves because "skinny girls down't have oomph!". To see the full run click here