50s skirt outfit

For todays Outfit I took inspiration from Life Magazine, I've talked about this on my youtube channel a few times but Life magazine has some of THE best vintage photographs. Its where I get most of my inspiration when it comes to fashion from the late 1940s-1950s. I don't know what it is about them but there are so many photos of "real" people. They are not fashion editorials with models, they are real photos of students on campus (Both university and high school). They are probably somewhat…

“Good Neighbor Club Plan”, 1954

For centuries women have strived for the perfect hourglass shape. Consequently when Marilyn Monroe arrived on the scene her curves really made her into a worldwide superestar who is revered today just as much as she was back in the 1960's.

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.

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going...