From time-to-time one of the wonderful readers of this blog will contact me by email to share vintage images that they've picked up over the years. Sometimes it's a few priceless family photos, others a unique piece of ephemera (from railway tickets to cigarette cards), and periodically I'll find vintage scans waiting, like the awesome gift that they are, in my inbox.
This past spring, the latter event occurred when Ann from the delightful blog Haddock and Dill (mid-century history lovers, be sure to pay Ann a visit, trust me, you'll love what you find!), shared a selection of images with me that she had scanned from the March 1952 issue of Ladies' Home Journal magazine.
These scans depict that kind of sublimely pretty early-50s spring fashions that I can never get enough, bursting as they are with a bevy of fitted silhouettes, tapered skirts, swingy coats, perfectly coifed hair, elegant gloves, pristinely perfect make-up, and chic hats.
I really do believe that these looks are far too marvelous to keep all to myself, and I've been wanting to share them with you since the moment they arrived.
Today, right in the middle of the week, when a good many of us need a hefty pick-me-up to keep us climbing over the hump that is Wednesday, seemed like the perfect time to do just that. Without further ado, allow me to show you Ann's fantastic 1950s fashion scans.
{Hands down this gorgeously feminine pink and black look is my favourite of the lot.}
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Thank you very much for thinking of me and sending these sophisticated 1950s looks my way, dear Ann. It was deeply thoughtful of you to do so, and I'm sure that everyone here will enjoy seeing - and garner as much inspiration from - them as I did.
I absolutely agree with you Jessica. The reason I started my Blog was to interact with the vintage community and maybe even pick up a friend or two. It is so nice to talk with someone who has a love for vintage as I do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. Hats and gloves just complete outfits.
ReplyDeleteI just love when you post pics from the 40's/50's. When I saw the pink and black picture, I was grinning ear to ear !!
ReplyDeleteThank you sooooooo much. I think it's the mode of the time~~ to be ultra female.
thanks again~~ Sierra Sue
Twain Harte, Ca.
Oh it's images like these that just make me want to jump in a time machine...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
xoxo
-Janey
Oh, my!!!! Love them! Especially #3 and the last photo. So darn cute. Thanks so much for sharing these lovely images with us! I can so see you rocking these looks.
ReplyDeleteThe last one looks like Grace Kelly. The bad part about all of these pictures is I sort of remember them! Can you say old?
ReplyDelete'It Was A Very Good Year' music playing in the background because I was born December 1952 so I'm coming up for the big 60 this year. I remember Mum wearing a similar outfit to the lady in the last photo. Ladies would never dream of stepping out of the home without a proper foundation garment because no pantyhose in the 50's. A minimum of makeup carefully applied and of course one always wore gloves and a wide brimmed hat to complete the ensemble.
ReplyDeleteWha a lovely collection of images to receive..I love the kind bloggers out there, it's like grown up pen pals! The pink and black look is my favourite too..reminds me of a suit I've seen my grandmother photographed in that was lemon and black like that
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Jessica, I am so delighted that others can enjoy these lovely hat images and please know that I am always happy to share with readers and bloggers whatever images I might have that others might appreciate! As you well know, the women's magazines of the 50s are overflowing with wonderful content, all too good to keep to myself!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! I adore that style of make up and hair!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, it's such a shame the way the majority of women dress these days, as look how elegant these ladies were.
ReplyDeletei love your blog! this post is so cute
ReplyDeleteI most look forward to your blog posts because they always have the most beautiful photos! These vintage scans are amazing. Even though I am quite new to the blog world everyone I've encountered has been very sweet and welcoming! :)
ReplyDeletexx Christina
So many beautiful flower hats, one is lovlier than the other. Great post!
ReplyDeleteoh, lovely! I like how the photos have been styled with flowers in the womens' hats and in their hands.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to have just onne favourite! If I had to choose I think it would be number 6 with her beautiful Grace Kelly style and that hat is so yummy that I want to eat it. Thanks for sharing Jessica and Ann. xx Shauna
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these images. Thanks for sharing. I have been looking for a veiled hat with small pearls but have not had much success yet:). They all look so glamorous
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely images, women always looked so elegant in the 1950s. I've always loved hats with veils although being a wearer of glasses they've never looked good on me:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I think I have that pink suit :-) It's been awhile since I've dropped in...so hoping your new endeavor will be successful. Hoping it's vintage related?
ReplyDeletexoxo from T.O.
you have no idea how difficult is to find those kind of hats in Brazil!
ReplyDeleteEven the tule itself- impossible!
Oh my! You were right- too good not to share! I've too many favorites! Each is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love these kinds of photos. They let me know how to wear those tricky little hats I am so addicted to!
ReplyDelete(miss me? lol! thanks for your comments on my un-planned absence last month! They all brightened my day a little more!)
Lisa.
You better believe I missed you something fierce, my fellow vintage loving canuck!!!
DeleteThank you so much for all of your wonderful comments today, it's really sweet of you to leave so many on my recent posts.
Tons of hugs & joyful Labour Day weekend wishes,
♥ Jessica
Thank you for your ongoing interest in everything vintage. As a sixty plus woman it is most enjoyable to look back with fond memories remembering how the women in my family dressed...just like the images you have collected here and on pinterest.
ReplyDeleteAll the best....Australia calling
Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. My passion for the past isn't merely an aesthetic one, I love helping to preserve certain elements of history as best I can as well, both via my blog (and Pinterest, etc) and vintage wardrobe, so that a little bit more of the days that came before I did will exist for future generations to enjoy - while those who lived and/or just love them can enjoy them now, too.
DeleteBig hugs from Canada,
♥ Jessica