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Accessories, 1950s Style







Accessorize!


Posted By: Paul - Sun May 26, 2013 - Comments (2)
Category: Fashion, Travel, 1950s

Bread Bag Clip Wedding Dress

Stephanie Watson made her wedding dress by sewing 10,000 bread bag clips onto cotton fabric. It took her over ten years to collect that many clips. She calls the dress "Nadine." [via uncomsumption]

Posted By: Alex - Fri May 03, 2013 - Comments (10)
Category: Fashion

The ‘latest thing’ in bridal fashion, 1967


"Frilly culottes are the latest thing for the bride who dares to be different. Instead of the traditional veil, a bonnet and wide cloak of the same frilly lace."
[Evening Independent - Feb 3, 1967]

I think she looks a bit like Big Bird.

Posted By: Alex - Wed May 01, 2013 - Comments (7)
Category: Fashion, 1960s

The Look-alike Fad, 1954




"Top campus style for both boys and girls this fall is reported to be charcoal gray flannel Bermuda shorts, pink man-tailored shirts, knee socks either in matching gray or a contrasting color, and the short storm coat originally designed for men, now adopted by girls.

Universal choice in shoes to go with this outfit is the loafer or moccasin, for both boys and girls.

So far the only deviation in this look-alike fad is that girls prefer their knee socks in vivid colors or Argyle patterns, while men stick to dark socks to match their sweaters, which may be bright red, green or any of a range of pastels now offered by alert manufacturers.

The dress-alike craze, of course, holds good only for casual daytime occasions. For dances and dates the girls go back to their petticoats and high hells, earrings and perfume, and look as feminine as any old-fashioned beau could desire."
~The Free Lance-Star — Aug 14, 1954

Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 21, 2013 - Comments (3)
Category: Fads, Fashion, 1950s

High-Heeled Sneakers

Podiatrists are horrified by high-heeled sneakers, which are the latest fashion fad among high school girls. For instance, Oregon podiatrist Jon T. Fitzgerald offers these words of wisdom:

"The daily use of a high heeled shoe will ultimately create some very long standing problems. The muscles in the back of the legs will begin to contract, causing tendonitis of the Achilles tendon. With time, this will put pressure to the back of the foot, leading to plantar fasciitis and arch pain for years to come."

Of course, the high school girls don't really care what the podiatrists say. After all, plantar fasciitis and arch pain seem like a small price to pay for the sake of fashion!

Posted By: Alex - Thu Mar 14, 2013 - Comments (15)
Category: Fashion, Shoes

White t-shirt

How much would you pay for this white t-shirt? Does $495.00 sound about right? It is made in Italy, after all, out of "viscose/silk". Get yours at needlessly marked up Neiman Marcus.

Posted By: Alex - Wed Mar 13, 2013 - Comments (6)
Category: Fashion, Overpriced Merchandise

Double-Top Jeans

It's the new fashion creation from singer Rihanna. I guess the idea is that it creates a layered look for pants. Only $150 at River Island, though they seem to be sold out at the moment.

Posted By: Alex - Wed Mar 06, 2013 - Comments (6)
Category: Fashion, Denim

Absolutely Lewis!

Pioneers of style!

Posted By: Alex - Sun Feb 24, 2013 - Comments (8)
Category: Fashion, 1970s

Highlights from Thom Browne’s Spring 2012 Collection

The no-neck look


The skirt-around-your-knees look


Lobster-claw arms, and (for men) suit shorts


See the full collection at style.com.

Posted By: Alex - Fri Jan 25, 2013 - Comments (5)
Category: Fashion

How often are barrister’s wigs washed?


In the UK, and in some countries formerly part of the British Empire, they maintain the strange habit of making barristers (attorneys) wear wigs. Apparently these wigs, traditionally made out of horsehair, are very expensive, so barristers often own only one. And according to the South China Morning Post, barristers rarely wash them, so over time the wigs start to smell bad:

Tong said he had never washed or dry-cleaned the wig before, for fear that it would fall apart. "It is made of horsehair that is glued together and is not very strong."
In fact, few lawyers would have their wigs cleaned as there is an odd perception that an old and discoloured wig is a better symbol of seniority. But the rows of white curls can become stale and smelly as they absorb sweat and oil from the scalp. A court dress shop in Admiralty charges HK$760 to wash it.

This info is seconded by thelawyer.com:

The aim of most barristers is to achieve a wig with a worn and matured look to create the impression of experience when standing before a judge.

"None of them likes to look the new boy," says David John Harris, manager of the legal department at Ede and Ravenscroft, which has been manufacturing wigs for barristers, judges and royalty since 1726. "If it is really grubby looking, it looks like they've been around," he says.

Barristers will go to great lengths to make their wigs look fashionably old. There are a number of tried and tested ways to age one, including stamping on it, kicking it in the dirt, giving it to kids, letting the dog at it, or shaking it in a Hoover bag...

Wigs should last for 100 years but are often damaged by perspiration. Ede and Ravenscroft suggests cleaning wigs every four to five years, while Thresher and Glenny recommends every 25 to 30 years. "The longer you leave it, the better it is," says Hill.

The sweet smell of tradition!

Posted By: Alex - Wed Jan 23, 2013 - Comments (8)
Category: Fashion, Headgear, Law

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