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1940s cool. When everyone got dressed up. No matter what.

Claire McCardell playsuit. Photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, 1946.

LIFE at 75: The Stetson Stratoliner $6.50. A hat as high-styled as its airplane namesake. https://goo.gl/38LV90

Rita Hayworth & her pet spaniel at home, poolside, in a white bikini, 1946.

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: 1940 Summer Season Marks End of an Era of Bathing-Suit Evolution. https://goo.gl/iZPI7j

THE NYLON RIOTS OF 1945: When the United States entered WWII in '41 all resources were diverted to the war efforts.

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Coronado: "The air cooled suit that holds its press." The original smart fabric!

STANLEY KUBRICK THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Between 1945 and 1950, Stanley Kubrick worked as a staff photographer for LOOK...

Vintage retro ladies' fashion Kestos 1946

I lost count, did I post this one here already? 😸

#MiamiBeach fashion during a cold wave in Feb., 1940.

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Munsingwear men's underwear.

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Points to be considered in selecting a garment to support the bosom. http://tw.gs/zyzeby

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: They'll all be stepping out in Pacific Chukkerspun.

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Dobbs "Field & Stream" Gamebird Mixtures: Teal, Grouse & Mallard hats. http://bit.ly/1xAF6qc

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: RED: It blazes in Fall accessories. http://bitly.com/1rA8ppf

Louis Feraud at Rembrandt , yellow dresses, white tights & yellow shoes. #1960s #fashion

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Gap-osis: As bad or worse than visible panty lines (VPL). Discuss. http://bit.ly/YNEEco

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Loretta Young names it "Adoration". Know what it is? http://bit.ly/YiYLyX

75 YRS AGO THIS WEEK: Fashions for Youth: Style-conscious boys wear slacks, overalls or workshirts to school.