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The Timeless Twinset. A timeless fifties' fashion staple is the classic sweater set. Sometimes called a twinset, the sweaters were frequently worn in the women's workplace. They were also seen on televisions programs and advertisements depicting the typical fifties' housewife duties. Although the cardigan has been around since the 19th century ...
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Fashion, in the 1940s, was largely conceived and created during a time of strife and turmoil. The war years had a strong influence on early 1940s style, which saw women moving out of their homes and participating actively in the war effort, donning uniforms and sturdy workwear as they laboured in factories, on farms and everywhere else they were ne...
Vintage dresses in the 1940s were all about a fitted waist over a full skirt that was gathered, flared or pleated and fell to knee or below in terms of hem length, simulating the classic hourglass figure. Sleeves were puffed and padded to further emphasize the fit-and-flare silhouette made famous by Christian Dior. 40s 50s fashion trends included e...
Menswear heritage fabrics and weaves like herringbone, hounds tooth, plaid, Glen Check, Prince of Wales Check, tweed, wool and worsted; and menswear inspired cuts and styles like high waisted wide legged pleated trousers, broad cuffed hems and button-up striped or solid shirts were all the rage in 40s 50s fashion circles.
40s 50s fashion accessories included lashings of pearls worn at throat, wrist, ears and on fingers, patterned silk neckerchiefs knotted around throats or worn over twin sets and sweaters, white wrist or elbow gloves for day wear, straw boater hats embellished with ribbons or flowers and shoes with block heels in rich brown or patent black for day, ...
The “New Look” made famous by Christian Dior was ultra feminine and will remain popular through time for its ability to fit every female form and figure and flatter the wearer. A full skirt was worn under a small waist and full sleeves emphasized the hourglass shape, giving rise to the fit-and-flare silhouette. Inspired by the Victorian era but wit...
Take the 40s 50s fashion vintage dresses, slice off the top and you are left with the classic 1950s full skirt called a circle skirt.Worn over multiple gauzy petticoats and in a range of fabrics and prints from plaid wool for winter to pastel cotton for summer, the look was finished with a wide belt emphasizing a small waist into which a fitted blo...
The quintessential 40s 50s fashion twin set is still alive and well today. This classic look is all about elegance and upper crust style, with a simple short-sleeved sweater worn under a matching elbow-length or long-sleeved cardigan, usually in pastel shades with pearl buttons. The twin set wears well with a full skirt, a pencil skirt, cigarette p...
Ladies could choose from tailored blouses to knitted tops with Peter Pan collars, usually worn cropped. Blouses were either classically simple and structured or Victorian-inspired lacy, frilly affairs. Sweaters were thinner, made of synthetic fabrics rather than wool, and fitted to emphasize a tiny waist and full figure. Alternatively, textured kni...
Winter coats over vintage dresses were styled in heritage fabrics like wool, tweed, fur and fleece. They came in shapes that catered to a full skirt and layered tops underneath, like the swing coat that had a full flared shape and oversized buttons up to a large, wide collar. The swagger coat took a different direction, fitted at the waist with a f...
To support the 40s 50s fashion silhouette, foundation garments like the bullet bra, full tulle or net petticoats and silky slips were essential elements of a lady’s closet. The cone-shaped bullet bra created a full figure over a small waist. These bras were strapless under evening wear or padded under fitted sweater, designed for every look and occ...
Twinset. Woman wearing a twinset. Look up twinset in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A twinset, [1] twin set or sweater-set is a matching set of a cardigan and a (usually) short-sleeved jumper or pullover. The twinset first appeared in the early 1930s and is still common in western women's attire. [2]
Get the 1950s Look – our top 3 tips to get you started. Tip 1 – the foundation. Foundation garments were deemed essential starting blocks. Nowadays, knickers are more hipster in style – but during the 50s, the waist was at the natural area just above the belly button.
Nothing says vintage fashion quite like a 1950s cardigan sweater (a 1950s jumper if you’re in the UK) or a layered twin sweater set. Soft knit, cropped waist 50s sweaters with pretty beaded or embroidered embellishments are hot vintage collectibles today. Layer a 50s cardigan over a snug fitting blouse or knit top and pair it with a swing ...
Dec 5, 2022 · Madewell Mapleton Crop Sweater Tank, $49, available here (sizes XXS-XXL) and Haskell Crop Cardigan Sweater, $89, available here (sizes XXS-XXL) LHD Rocher Twin Set, $395, available her e (sizes XS ...
Apr 7, 2022 · Go to any store and you will find sets of cropped tops (not the traditional shirt) and a cardigan. A nice styling tip is to keep the last buttons closed. Some sets come with both pieces cropped. This short version tends to address the younger crowd, but I'm sure they don't even know the twin set name. Wear two-piece sets separately. That's right.
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