historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
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You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
Claire McCardell beachwear ensemble, Met, 1944
Advance playsuit pattern, c. 1945
(Source: nostalgiaandstuff, via 1940sthrowback)
Teens’ play/swim/beach ensemble, late 1940s
Simplicity beachwear pattern, 1940s
Bonnie Cashincotton playsuit, Met, c. 1947
Misses’ sports ensemble, 1940s
Simplicity playset pattern, c. 1949
Valentinawool playsuit (worn by fashion maven Millicent Rogers), Met, c. 1940
I love that you can clearly see the influence of ’30s playsuit trends before the true ’40s fashions took over the decade.
Linen and cotton playsuit, Met, 1940s (probably)
