Everyday Fashions of the Fifties - JoAnne Olian - Dover Fashion and Costumes

Everyday Fashions of the Fifties by JoAnne Olian is an illustrated reference to 1950s clothing styles. This Dover Fashion and Costumes title is published in paperback format.

Key details

• Author: JoAnne Olian
• Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes
• Format: Paperback
• Length: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486422190

Synopsis

Across 120 pages of illustrations with descriptive captions, this collection surveys everyday dress from the 1950s. The selection includes women’s one-piece strapless bathing suits and dresses with plunging necklines, alongside men’s business suits with wide lapels.

Also featured are girls’ bluejeans, plaid shirts and full, knee-length swing skirts, plus fringed cowboy suits for youngsters of both genders. With over 300 black-and-white illustrations, it is focused on fashion and costume or dress history.

Rackhams Reference : PAQTTWD5B2