Today we're talking about the history of the 1960s.
In the 1960s we had an explosion of fashion from Biba to Bus Stop, Mary Quant, Ossie Clark and everything in between. Hemlines were up, down and all around. Dress silhouettes were full or narrow. You never knew what was going to pop up next in fashion.
Hairstyles were all over the place with bouffants, the flip and the ever popular pixie.
Socially the world was headed for desegregation but not without a lot of turbulence regardless of the peaceful ways preached by Dr. King.
Having brought my daughters to the recently released movie, "Hairspray", I found myself explaining about segregation, desegregation and what has changed over the years. Thankfully our children have not seen the inequality first hand but we used the opportunity to teach them that things are not always the same and that you have to play a part in making changes in the world.
So in honor of all the things we saw in "Hairspray" Born Too Late Vintage presents our fashion take on the 1960s.
So check out our preview page dedicated to the fashions of the 1960s!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Today we're talking about the history of the apron.
For hundreds of years, homemakers have used aprons to keep their clothing clean and carry items when doing chores such as gathering eggs or for collecting kindling wood.
In the 1940s and 1950s the apron took on a new roll as that of a stereotype for the "perfect mother" or grandmother who always wore an apron.
My perfect grandmother, grandfather and I in May of 1960
Prior to that aprons were more of a functional piece of a woman's wardrobe, meant to keep your dress clean in a time when people did not have the size wardrobes we sport now. As time went on aprons became more fashionable and used as accessories as evidenced by "cocktail aprons" which were worn when entertaining at home. It kept your dressier dress clean but at the same time helped you maintain that image of the stylish homemaker who knew how to throw a great party and still look wonderful doing it.
Homemakers were not the only ones that used aprons. School teachers, children, shop-keepers, and secretaries wore different styles of aprons over their clothing every day. In the 1920's and '30's aprons followed the silhouette of the dress - long, with no waist line. By the 1940's, aprons gained a cinched waistline, and were often gaily trimmed with rick-rack, buttons, and pockets of contrasting color. Many aprons were made from feed cloth. Feed cloth was a heavier fabric and was used as a sack to put seed or four in that farmers used. There was no wasting back then.
The 1950's brought out the half-aprons of highly starched cotton and sheer fabric trimmed with lace for special occasions. Also two-piece aprons
and short smocks of bright cotton prints for every day use were popular. At one point, Aprons were a serious fashion element, not just a way to keep the dress underneath clean.
So today for your viewing pleasure we have these aprons available at Born Too Late Vintage. Whether you're looking to make a fashion statement or just enjoy some baking or cooking while keeping that great vintage dress underneath clean we have what you're looking for.
Vintage 1950s NWT Fruit of the Loom Full Apron
Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Black Apron w Roses
Vintage 1950s NWT Fruit of the Loom Full Apron
Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Yellow Apron w Red Roses
Don't forget to check out Born Too Late Vintage for more new items every week.
For hundreds of years, homemakers have used aprons to keep their clothing clean and carry items when doing chores such as gathering eggs or for collecting kindling wood.
In the 1940s and 1950s the apron took on a new roll as that of a stereotype for the "perfect mother" or grandmother who always wore an apron.
My perfect grandmother, grandfather and I in May of 1960
Prior to that aprons were more of a functional piece of a woman's wardrobe, meant to keep your dress clean in a time when people did not have the size wardrobes we sport now. As time went on aprons became more fashionable and used as accessories as evidenced by "cocktail aprons" which were worn when entertaining at home. It kept your dressier dress clean but at the same time helped you maintain that image of the stylish homemaker who knew how to throw a great party and still look wonderful doing it.
Homemakers were not the only ones that used aprons. School teachers, children, shop-keepers, and secretaries wore different styles of aprons over their clothing every day. In the 1920's and '30's aprons followed the silhouette of the dress - long, with no waist line. By the 1940's, aprons gained a cinched waistline, and were often gaily trimmed with rick-rack, buttons, and pockets of contrasting color. Many aprons were made from feed cloth. Feed cloth was a heavier fabric and was used as a sack to put seed or four in that farmers used. There was no wasting back then.
The 1950's brought out the half-aprons of highly starched cotton and sheer fabric trimmed with lace for special occasions. Also two-piece aprons
and short smocks of bright cotton prints for every day use were popular. At one point, Aprons were a serious fashion element, not just a way to keep the dress underneath clean.
So today for your viewing pleasure we have these aprons available at Born Too Late Vintage. Whether you're looking to make a fashion statement or just enjoy some baking or cooking while keeping that great vintage dress underneath clean we have what you're looking for.
Vintage 1950s NWT Fruit of the Loom Full Apron
Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Black Apron w Roses
Vintage 1950s NWT Fruit of the Loom Full Apron
Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Yellow Apron w Red Roses
Don't forget to check out Born Too Late Vintage for more new items every week.
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