Fashions of a Decade: The 1950s (Fashions of a Decade)

by KathyElgin (Series Editor), PatriciaBaker (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2006

  $11.16

  Clothing has been a consistent recorder of history through the years, documenting the heights of fashion as it threaded its way through post-war society. This work traces this intricate history, from nylon stockings and stiletto heels to full skirts and slim-fitting bodices to Baby Doll nightwear and textured leisure suits.

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $5.88

  Part of an illustrated series of books which look at the fashion of a specific decade. This particular book looks at the fashion of the 1940s from 1940 to 1949. As well as examining the styles that are prevalent in each year of the decade, this book also looks at the social and cultural background to each fashion phenomena. Individual sections on war fashion, uniform design and the American fashion scene are included in this book. Other Fashions of a Decade books include those that look at the 1980s, the 1960s and the 1930s.