Weekend Eye Candy - Norman Hartnell Wedding Gown, 1960
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Weekend Eye Candy - Valentino, 1960
1960 Couture Evening Gowns and Party Dresses
Time to tell us, which is your favorite of these couture looks from 1960?
Christian Dior
Carven
Maggy Rouf
Jacques Griffe
Mme. Gres
Jacques Heim
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Emilio Pucci Capsula - 1960
Above left: One piece capsula in blue print with V neckline. Sold in 1960 for $150 (about $1,121 in today's dollar.)
Above right: Sleeveless top with separate pants gives the look of one piece in a pink print. Sold in 1960 for $110 (about $822 in today's dollar.)
Betty Barclay Dress - 1960
The Betty Barclay line was one of the many labels owned by the Jonathan Logan Group. The line is still in existence today in Europe. In 1955, Max Berk of Heidelberg, Germany bought the license to distribute Betty Barclay clothing in Europe. In 1972, he bought the line outright. Today, Betty Barclay stores can be found in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia and Betty Barclay clothes are sold throughout Europe.
The image above is from Spring, 1960. The full skirted dress had a printed bodice with a belt to match. Over that, the little bolero jacket buttoned up the side. There was an attached netting crinoline to add fullness to the skirt. Cute, no? Sold in 1960 for $18.00 (about $133 in today's dollar.)
Weekend Eye Candy - Balenciaga 1960
From 1960, the back of a pink shot silk "Amphora" evening gown by Balenciaga. Photo by David Seidner.
The same gown from the front, this time in black from the collection at the V&A museum. Interesting how different it looks from photo to photo, no?
Black and White Dressing - 1960
Sometimes, with the raucous colors of summer all around you, dressing in simple black and white makes you stand out from the vibrant crowd. Don't forget your wide brimmed hat to protect your face from the sun. Here, summer dressing from 1960.
Black and white striped cotton dress by Jerry Parnis. Sold for $50 in 1960 (about $371 in today's dollar). Hat by Hattie Carnegie.
Black and white gingham binding is centered on black velvet ribbon and then used to decorate simple white cotton organdy. Dress by Highlight. Sold for $90 in 1960 (about $668 in today's dollar). Lilly Daché hat.
Black on white polka dots with a wide waist of white on black polka dots in Dacron/cotton voile. Dress by Abe Schrader. Sold for $30 in 1960 (about $223 in today's dollar). Hat by Emme.
Tiffeau and Busch black and white leaf patterned cotton dress with a matching bell sleeved jacket. Sold for $120 in 1960 (about $891 in today's dollar). Hat by Elizabeth Arden.
Black lace is stitched to white cotton to emulate a scarf in this dress by Oleg Cassini. Sold for $90 in 1960 (about $668 in today's dollar). Dior-New York hat.
First photo by Saul Leiter. The rest by Louis Faurer.
Summer Dresses - 1960
While most of the shapes stay the same as the 1950s, hemlines are shorter, and there is less emphasis on a tiny waist. Here, dresses for hot summer days from 1960. The first 4 photos were taken by photographer extraordinaire, Lillian Bassman for Harper's Bazaar at the Hacienda Galindo outside San Miguel de Allende in Mexico.
American Golfer pink dotted swiss cotton top and pleated skirt. Sold for $18 in 1960 (about $134 in today's dollar).
Shirtdress in green silk can be worn belted or loose. By Products of India. Sold for $40 in 1960 (about $297 in today's dollar).
Mollie Parnis coral dress in cotton/nylon blend. Sold for $90 in 1960 (about $668 in today's dollar).
Hannah Troy blue and white gingham check fitted tank top and long full skirt with a matching triangle scarf. Sold for $70 in 1960 (about $520 in today's dollar).
Ben Reig black and white micro-stripe cotton dress with a pleated full skirt and side seam pockets. Sold for $160 in 1960 (about $1188 in today's dollar). Hat by Lilly Daché.
Last photo by Saul Leiter.
Luis Estevez - 1960, Part 1
In the late 1950s and early 60s, it was common for travel destinations and tour companies to do fashion spreads in magazines in a combined marketing effort. Photos would be taken of models wearing designer clothes in exotic locales. The clothing would enchant the magazine reader, while extolling the charm of the travel destination. The photos I'll show you today and tomorrow feature fashions of Luis Estevez in a multi-page advertisement for travel to Mexico from 1960.
Two models climb the pyramids of San Juan Teotihuacan.
At left, a black, white, and yellow cotton daisy print dress with Kabuki sleeves. Sold for $65.00 in 1960 (about $478.00 in today's dollar).
At right, a black silk/linen sheath with matching stole. Sold for $70.00 in 1960 (about $515.00 in today's dollar).
Cotton windowpane check is used for these two dresses, photographed at Acapulco's Gold Coast Beach. Note how the necklines are cut to follow the pattern of the fabric.
At left, black and white sheath. Sold for $50.00 in 1960 (about $368.00 in today's dollar).
At right, blue and white full skirted dress. Sold for $65.00 in 1960 (about $478.00 in today's dollar).
In Colonial Guanajuato, a Spanish silver mining town, the model wears a silk dress with giant black polka dots. A wide black patent belt narrows the waist under the floating topper. Sold for $70.00 in 1960 (about $515.00 in today's dollar).
At the cathedral of Guanajuato, the model wears a cotton zebra striped ensemble. The dress has a solid black bodice with cap sleeves. The jacket floats away from the fitted dress. Sold for $110.00 in 1960 (about $809.00 in today's dollar).
At the diving cliffs of Acapulco, a black and white silk sheath with Kabuki sleeves and a set-in belt. Sold for $65.00 in 1960 (about $478.00 in today's dollar).
Tomorrow, evening fashions by Estevez from the same photo shoot.
All photos by William Ward for a multi-page advertisement that appeared in Harper's Bazaar, 1960.
Pretty Shoes - 1960
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Vintage Maternity Fashions - 1960
Today, a look at some vintage maternity fashions from 1960. While many women wore tunics over pants that had an elastic panel in front for at home daytime or casual wear, dresses were worn when going into town or for evening.
Jeanette Maternities offered these empire waisted wool jersey dresses that feature pleats and tucks at the front.
Jumpers worn over blouses were popular for day. High necklines and Peter Pan collars add to the modest appearance of these sets.
Dressier occasions call for a dressier look. The simple sheath dress with plaid coat at the left by Ma Mere has a matching hat. The other two afternoon dresses are by Page Boy Maternity.
Here you can see tunic tops worn over skirts. Again, demure necklines and sweet bows rule the day.
Speaking of vintage maternity fashion, I thought the Mad Men costume department did an excellent job with Betty Draper's costumes for the first 4 episodes of Season 3, didn't you? I can't wait for Season 4, which should air sometime this summer!
Jewel Tones for Fall - 1960
So often, when we think of dressing for fall, we think of more muted tones like browns, greys, rusts, and golds. But who says we have to match the colors of nature as the leaves whither and die and the entire world transforms into the grey of winter? Why not take a cue from 1960, and wear some deep rich color this season?
From left to right:
- Rich red wool jersey dress by Anne Fogarty
- Mr. Mort red wool jersey dress with a plaid tunic
- Emerald green boucle wool suit by Finger & Rabiner
Cheetah hat by Emme. All jewelry by Tiffany.
- Chrome yellow wool coat by Medelia
- Deep turquoise pleated skirt and overblouse by Sportwhirl
All jewelry by Erwin Pearl.
DIY - 1960 Makeup Looks from Paris
Today, a look at new makeup styles being worn by the young jazz club set in 1960 Paris. Like it? Included are instructions so you can do it yourself. Enjoy!
Claude Agathe wears the new "Swan Eye" look
How Claude gets the look:1. Eye drops whiten the whites of the eyes for bold contrast.
2. Eye shadow in white near the lashes and silver grey above that.
3. Thick triangular shaped eye liner angles up toward the brow.
4. Bold brow makeup is winged up at the center of the eye and then disappears.
5. False lashes extend across the entire lid and are thick and curled.
6. Pale lipstick is grounded with a dark penciled line on the bottom lip only.
Audrey Sedor wears the new "Owl Eye" look
How Audrey gets the look:
1. Pale foundation lightens the entire eye area.
2. False lashes are cut shorter, curled, then glued closer to the inner eye corner to open the center of the eye.
3. Green eye shadow rounds up a the center of the eye.
4. Thick black eyeliner is applied on the upper lid and thin black eyeliner below the lashes on the lower lid.
5. White eyeliner is applied to the bottom inner eyelid.
6. Brows are penciled in strongly.
7. Pale lipstick is used so the eyes are the focus.
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Stretch Your Wardrobe with a Vintage Sheath Dress
A sheath dress has a figure-hugging silhouette with a well-defined waist. Every woman should own at least one sheath in a solid colored neutral as a wardrobe basic. Such a dress becomes a building block for countless looks when combined with fun accessories. Of course, I advocate shopping for a vintage sheath, as you'll get much higher quality for your dollar. A sheath is a classic look that will never go out of style and looks just a current today as it did 40 or 50 years ago. One of the best things about a neutral sheath? It forms a backdrop, so you notice the woman, not the clothes.
Looks like Jackie Kennedy, doesn't it? This ad, from 1960, actually predates her reign as first lady. This basic belted sheath by Couture International has patch pockets at the hips. Worn with Ben Hur sunglasses and a Jana leather bag. From 1960.
Basic black sheaths trimmed with white in two ways. Button trimmed sheath by Deb-Time worn with shoes by DeLiso Debs. Jewel-necked sheath by Sue Brett worn with Delman shoes and big daisy earrings. Both from 1960.
When looking for a high quality sheath, check out vintage suits, which often consist of a sheath dress with matching jacket. The jacket will add more versatility to your wardrobe, too! Shown, wool suit by Robert Leonard from 1963.
Vintage Swimsuits 1960
It's swimsuit Wednesday once again. These ads all appeared in May 1960. There's lots of body hugging knits with molded cups. Enjoy!
Jantzen "Fabulastic" suit with molded cups and a single shoulder strap. Va va voom! Sold for $20.00 (about $148.00 in today's dollar).
Rose Marie Reid elasticized knit suit with an inner "Circolair" swim-bra which allows the deeply cut back. Sold for $22.95 (about $170.00 in today's dollar).
B. Altman offered this black and white stripe maillot made from nylon and rubber Lastex knit in their Vacation Shop. Sold for $22.95 (about $170.00 in today's dollar).
"Just wear a smile and a Jantzen". Pink maillot with a fringed collar and French bra cups. Sold for $25.00 (about $184.00 in today's dollar).
Catalina takes a blue cotton Tiki print and criss-crosses the bustline, goddess drapes the front. Sold for $12.95 (about $96.00 in today's dollar).
Catalina again, this time in solid red Orlon acrylic, nylon, and rubber knit with molded cups and a white plastic buckle at the bust. Sold for $19.95 (about $148.00 in today's dollar).
Ribbed knit maillot elasticized throughout with inner figure control by Robby Len. Sold at Bonwit Teller for $16.00 (about $118.00 in today's dollar).
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