1950s women

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

A look back at the era of elegance.

Italian actress Pier Angeli was found dead in her Beverly Hills apartment on Friday 10 September 1971 at the age of 39. Her body was discovered by a friend, drama coach Helena Sorrell, who lived with the actress. The actress had been under treatment for a stomach ailment. She died of an overdose of drugs, one of which had been identified as a barbiturate. Pier Angeli was born as Anna Maria Pierangeli on 19 June 1932 in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. She was the twin sister of actress, Marisa…

Marilyn Monroe wore countless iconic gowns throughout her life. Here's a look at the actress's most memorable style moments.

<b>Beach trips, picnics, kiddie pools, flirting, watermelon, and drinking in the bleachers...</b> These are the things that the perfect summer is made of! Take a tip from these vintage photos and do it up right in 2012.

Living Room Dancin' Giving 1950's Glamour A tribute to woman of the african diaspora, celebrating herself, moving and dancing.

It is no secret that I adore the 50’s. So I thought I might do a post on why I should’ve been around during that time! 1. The cars!!! Oh my word the cars from the 50’s are art in …

The 1950s decade was one of the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup girls. Women's 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The shortest length was the shorties short, followed by an above the knee Bermuda,

Sears catalog - Fall 1955