...1950’s (as pictured in Sears catalogs). Fashion of the 1930’s changed to simpler designs after the Crash of 1929. Clothing was made of more traditional and affordable material as the seriousness of saving money and cutting spending set in. There are 133 pages in this thirties book. There are 122 pages in fashion of the 1940’s book. It depicts many different styles including children’s clothing that ranges from play clothes to “Sunday best.” Men’s clothing reflects the conservatism in male fashions during the period. And women’s wear ranges from slacks, which were becoming popular in the work force, to dresses with extra style. The 1950’s carried a not so conservative wardrobe including dresses with plunging necklines, knee-length swing skirts, blue jeans, one-piece strapless bathing suits, plaid shirts and more. There are 120 pages of how fashion mirrored the changing times of our country. These books for seniors are a great nostalgic gift that will help them remember fashions of the past.
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