Monday, January 18, 2010

Flashback to the 40's







Big Band Era 1940's

Fashions:
Knee length,Padded shoulders,Peplum,Tailored jackets,gathered shoulder seams,Pleated skirts
Hips were emphasized,Princess lines, Hats decorated with feathers, veils, and sequins Eisenhower Jacket (military style), sloppy joes loose poncho like sweaters worn by teens,
DIOR introduced the New Look, feminine dresses with long, full skirts, and tight waists
Icons: Shirley Temple,Lauren bacal,Pin up girls became popular symbols of sex.Betty grable pin up girl, Designers like Dior





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