The 1970s was a time when fashion was evolving in many ways. Women had more freedom to express themselves. The 1970s style notably preserved the “hippie” look of the 1960s, yet gave it a more refined, modern look. Additionally, as convenient travel became the norm, fashion gained influences from around the world. New fashion stylesContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1970s”
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30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Her album She’s So Unusual (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100—”Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, “TimeContinue reading “30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s”
71 Fabulous Photos of Women’s Fashion during the 1920s
31 Amazing Historical Photos of Native American Women From the Past
30 Wonderful Vintage Photographs of Women Posing With Their Bicycles
Today’s fashionable “lady cyclist” is likely wearing spandex, skin-tight bicycle shorts. Consider the women of 1894 and their persistence in finding some way to enjoy that new contraption, the bicycle. “What shall we wear?” is a query rising from every channel of woman’s life: for upon each occasion we must be suitably clad to enjoyContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Photographs of Women Posing With Their Bicycles”
62 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion During the 1940s
Born in San Francisco, Louise Dahl-Wolfe (1895-1989) worked as a staff photographer for Harper’s Bazaar from 1936 through 1958. She introduced a witty, relaxed, and natural aspect to fashion photography and, in the process, helped “define the post-war look of American women.” Dahl-Wolfe also made memorable portrait photographs of leading figures from politics and theContinue reading “62 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion During the 1940s”
68 Beautiful Photos Showing Teenage Girls in Dresses From the 1860s
53 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Sandra Dee From the 1950s and 1960s
Sandra Dee (born Alexandra Zuck; April 23, 1942 – February 20, 2005) was an American actress. Dee began her career as a child model, working first in commercials, and then film in her teenage years. Best known for her portrayal of ingénues, Dee earned a Golden Globe Award as one of the year’s most promisingContinue reading “53 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Sandra Dee From the 1950s and 1960s”
55 Vintage Photos of Hotpants during the 1960s and 1970s
Hotpants or hot pants describe extremely short shorts. The term was first used by Women’s Wear Daily in 1970 to describe shorts made in luxury fabrics such as velvet and satin for fashionable wear, rather than their more practical equivalents that had been worn for sports or leisure since the 1930s. The term has sinceContinue reading “55 Vintage Photos of Hotpants during the 1960s and 1970s”
