fashion Archive

1March 25, 2011
Yes We Can! Rosie The Riveter Fashions

Proof that this look was in fashion for women before there was an American home front and a The War Advertising Council’s Women in War Jobs campaign with Rosie the…
0February 25, 2011
Kaptain Kool & The Kongs On Gender & Fashion

From issue number two of The New Krofft Supershow comic (1978), deep insights into gender and fashion… In panel two: Turkey, why are you wearing your socks wrong side out?…
0February 22, 2011
Shoes Like A Chastity Belt

With the current state of affairs — i.e. republicans trying to defund Planned Parenthood, it seems these Knee High Converse shoes might become affordable birth control. (Yes, even at $60+…
0February 14, 2011
Because Men Are Already Talking To Your Chest

How about this vintage novelty telephone sweater from the 50′s? Via terrasita.
0February 7, 2011
While American Was being Born… Ladies Who Didn’t Have Enough Sense To Come In Out Of The Rain

From a Modern Woman magazine from the 40′s, some interesting news… For the benefit of eighteenth century ladies who didn’t have enough sense to come in out of the rain,…
0January 18, 2011
Nonsensical Marketing Magic

I think Betsey Johnson must hire non-English speaking peoples to name her products, using some translation software to easily convert their ideas to nonsensical gibberish now… Because Locking Lips Hobo…
0December 7, 2010
It’s Like A Pucci In The Face

If you have difficulty being a woman and knowing what you want, you can blame it on Emilio Pucci‘s death. In this vintage lingerie ad for Pucci‘s Fiore Festa line…
0October 22, 2010
Because There’s Nothing More Shameful For A Boy Than Looking Like A Girl

One of the “367 prize winning household hints” Hint Hunt booklet (the better ones will be found at my vintage home ec site, Things Your Grandmother Knew), this tip “for…
1April 26, 2010
Weasel Pouches – I’m Just Sayin’…

Chain Mesh Cigarette Cases are now on sale for just $4.99 — which reminds me… My aunt, and pretty much everyone else on my mom’s side of the family, had…
0March 19, 2010
British Ladies Cat Fight With American Women, 1832

Since I love old beauty tips and their cultural context, I was intrigued by A Slip of a Girl’s posts sharing clippings from the March 1831 issue of Atkinson’s Casket…
1December 29, 2009
Of Goldie Hawn & Babydoll Dresses

When I saw this 1960’s mod-meets-Edwardian little black velvet mini dress, which looks like a jumper over cream ruffled blouse and trimmed in gold braiding, I instantly thought of Goldie…
0December 29, 2009
In Case It’s Raining Men…

Hallelujah, Weather Girls, here’s a red retro bolero with umbrellas!
0December 7, 2009
#MusicMonday Zazzle Gifts Edition

Retro audio themed gifts to kitsch-slap your vintage vinyl and retro cassette tape (and 8-track) lovin’ friends — even your disco dancin’ pals. Vinyl Junkie by koncepts Create customized tee…
0December 1, 2009
Glove Boxing: Taking Off The Gloves Regarding Gloves

The popularity of gloves is said to have begun in the 16th century when Catherine de Médicis, queen consort of Henry II of France, jealous of well-dressed men whose wardrobes…
2November 24, 2009
Corsets Bound To Stay Suffrage

If you’ve been following along with my corset history workshop, you’ve read about the debunking of the science behind death-by-corset claims and seen some of the evidence why science and…
0November 23, 2009
Corsets Are Too Sexy?

While I do not suggest that women should whittle away our waists as we while away our days in the constriction of too-tightly-laced corsets, I do believe there is good…
2November 17, 2009
After Stocking Panic, Women Made-Up

I’ve researched and written a lot about vintage nylon stockings over the years because the history of nylon stockings is quite fascinating to me. I’m sure most of you have…
0November 5, 2009
Cheap Thrills Thursday: 1907 Englishwoman’s Snark On Fashionistas

The piece, a little beauty titled “Woman’s Dress and Women’s Homes,” in which an Englishwoman ever-so-politely snarks about the mode of American dress, was written by Anna A. Rogers (originally…
2October 23, 2009
I See London, I See France, I See Lessons In Barbie’s Underpants

Because my first Barbie dolls had been my aunt’s, I had a lot of the original stuff, including those (now highly collectible) palest blue whispers of chiffon pleated underpants. I…
0October 21, 2009
Big Bottom Girls Are About To Make The Fashion World Go ‘Round

In 3,500 stores, Walmart will be doubling the space given to Hanesbrands’ plus-sized apparel line Just My Size — an extended line of Just My Size women’s clothes, including dress…
1October 12, 2009
Strange Creatures Are Wiggling Their Way Down Your Legs – And You Like It

Knit your own Space Invaders leg warmers, yo.