Recently I have watched a TV adaptation on Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes'. The fashions of those times could not be more different than what is in fashion now, but certain elements have been used in ways that transform the old-fashioned look to a modern feel. A great example of this is the corset worn as outerwear in fabrics such as denim and velvet. Big skirts and thin waists were taken straight from the Victorian times and put into iconic looks in the 40s and 50s like Dior's New Look 1947.
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| 50s dress |
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| Victorian corseted dress |
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| Denim Corset |
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| Dior's New Look 1947 |
Gorgeous post!
ReplyDeleteLove these cinched waists!
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