1950s girl

Pictured here are just a small glimpse into the crazy wide-spread obsession women had for Elvis Presley. These teenage girl’s bedrooms look ...

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Shoe trends come and go—and then come back again. Click through to see the last 52 years of pumps, slides, platforms, clogs, peep-toes, and, yes, even Uggs.

Letterman sweaters, or also known as varsity jackets, were worn by many highschool or college athletes during the 1930s. These jackets were awarded based on the athletes accomplishments or whether they were a team captian, ect. The "letter" on the jacket is earned as a reward, not just given.

The classic preppy look. Scanned from American Girl magazine.

Students play cards in the dorms, 1950s. © Vassar College, Archives & Special Collections Ref. # Ph.f10.21

Students play cards in their dorm room, 1940s. © Vassar College, Archives & Special Collections Ref. # Ph.f10.21

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A woman's shape has been considered a thing of beauty in all cultures in all ages. While the proportions and sizes that are "fashionable" have varied, a woman's curves have always been appealing (whether deemed by "high fashion" to be so or not). One of the easiest ways to present yourself at your best is to dress in a way that emphasizes these curves, namely, your waist! This isn't just a "tiny girl" or "high fashion waif" thing; curves come in all sizes, so the following principles can…

These photos, including some never-published shots taken for Look Magazine, transport you back in time. Was life easier, harder, or the same for families in the 1950s, compared to today?