05 July 2009
Hemlines
I've always heard that hemlines are a good indicator of the economic times in which we live. The shorter the hemlines, the better. When the market crashes, the hemlines come tumbling down. I suppose that means we should all be wearing mini skirts in hopes that it will be some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy. At least we'd be in good company...
wow, i love all of it.
ReplyDeleteThis post is fantastic - absolutely love the pictures
ReplyDeletePolly x
yes! who doesn't love a mini? those are wonderful photos! more inspiration for when i go thrifting!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.I've found the older I've gotten the more comfortable I am with shorter hemlines. Go figure now that I'm post 30. Love your blog. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just wear knee lenghts. Now I understand why my personal economy is so bad...
ReplyDeleteThe tights halfway down are amazing. Shame you rarely find vintage hose or tights.
ReplyDeleteI'm always fascinated with how world affairs affects fashion. But didn't people wear shorter dresses during the Depression because fabric was too expensive? That's what I thought before... minidresses just seem more economical!
ReplyDeletemaybe i should start wearing more minis then!
ReplyDeleteThe sixties were byfar the best era for fashion. Ya got Twiggy, Edie, like all the major icons.
ReplyDeleteNice post :]
very neat pictures.
ReplyDeleteminiskirts are fun in photos, but so hard to wear and be a proper lady haha
ReplyDeletegreat collage of dresses! i would like to somehow find these all in a thrift store!
ReplyDeleteWow! Loving all of this.=D And those ladies are beautiful, hope to see more from you. Have a great day.=D
ReplyDeleteThat's the most interesting fact I've ever heard! Thank you for sharing, and some of these dresses have me drooling! :D
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that's why maxi-dresses are coming back in fashion in a big way. What a fabulous collage of images... thanks for finding them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! I love the dresses :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder how the current fashion will be thought of in the future.
Rose
The mini's that people wore back then were beautiful and just so much fun. It really reflects the fun of their youth culture!
ReplyDeleteAdorable photos! :)
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion those times were great. Okey, there were some problems, but we have them too?! So.. there is no difference. ;)
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Awesome pictures! But no matter what the economy is like, I'll always be in miniskirts.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh...I love the 60s..Those shoes and dresses are so perfect!
ReplyDeleteIf nothing else, short skirts keep up morale ;)
ReplyDeletelove the last photo.Ascot meets Woodstock,or so^^.
ReplyDeleteI always dig your collages but this one is way cool! those circle sunnies right above last photo are perfect!!
ReplyDeletejess s//
Love! Love! Love! The pictures and mini skirts ;)
ReplyDeletei love every single one of these dresses, and it gave me such thrill to find vintage dresses like these!
ReplyDeletei love every single one of these dresses, and it gave me such thrill to find vintage dresses like these!
ReplyDeleteHa! Now I understand the maxi dress! And I love all these images, but I reeaaally love the woman with the round sunglasses and the longer hemline and those fierce amazing tight boots on the right!!
ReplyDeleteI wish women still dressed this nicely to go to the races. Now it's tacky, shimmery, neon coloured frocks.
ReplyDeleteah well...