For women, sitting aside on a horse dates back to antiquity. For the main part, men rode horses; women were merely passengers, sitting behind the men, either holding the man around the waist or sitting on a small padded seat or pillion. This was partly due to their long, heavy skirts; it was impractical toContinue reading “28 Incredible Vintage Photos of Women Riding Side-Saddle During the Victorian Era”
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Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957
Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe in this series, appropriately titled “The Red Dress Sitting” for Life Magazine in January 1957, after Marilyn had returned from her honeymoon in Jamaica with Arthur Miller. This series produced several memorable images, displaying the playful eroticism that was apparent in all their work together. Marilyn teases with her hairContinue reading “Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957”
40 Vintage Photos of Women from the 1930s
Step back into a decade defined by resilience and refinement, where elegance was not just a style but a way of life. These rare photographs of women from the 1930s give us a glimpse of a world caught between tradition and modernity—moments of quiet grace, bold fashion, and unspoken strength which are preserved in silverContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos of Women from the 1930s”
27 Vintage Photos of Actor Sal Mineo during the 1950s
30 Fantastic Photos of 1970s Sportswear
The 1970s fashion was a fun era. The early 1970s fashion scene was very similar to 1969, just a bit more flamboyant. It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say that a fashion revolution occurred in the 1970s. Polyester was the material of choice and bright colors were everywhere. Men and women alike were wearing very tightContinue reading “30 Fantastic Photos of 1970s Sportswear”
The Tall Stovepipe-Style Hat: 49 Vintage Photos of Welsh Women in National Costume From the 19th Century
First appearing during the 1830s, the Welsh hat worn by women as part of Welsh national costume is a tall stovepipe-style hat, similar to a top hat, or the capotain. It is still worn by women, and particularly schoolgirls, in Wales on St David’s Day, but rarely on other occasions. Two main shapes of WelshContinue reading “The Tall Stovepipe-Style Hat: 49 Vintage Photos of Welsh Women in National Costume From the 19th Century”
Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s
Born 1944 as Dietlinde Zechner in Bad Polzin, Germany, German-Austrian model and actress Susan Denberg was a chorus dancer and 1966 Playboy playmate, who made a brief brush with an acting career in the late 1960s. In addition, she did stage and dancing in London and Las Vegas. Denberg’s best known acting role was inContinue reading “Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s”
Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties
The Jazz Age was a period in the 1920s and 1930s in which jazz music and dance styles rapidly gained nationwide popularity in the United States. The Jazz Age’s cultural repercussions were primarily felt in the United States, the birthplace of jazz. Originating in New Orleans as mainly sourced from the culture of the diaspora,Continue reading “Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties”
25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century
The fashion of the 19th century is renowned for its corsets, bonnets, top hats, bustles and petticoats. Women’s fashion during the Victorian period was largely dominated by full skirts, which gradually moved to the back of the silhouette. However, towards the end of the period, the less restrictive Aesthetic style began to emerge. Take aContinue reading “25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century”
45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. In a career which spans seven decades, she is known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, eccentric women. MacLaine is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, five GoldenContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s”
