Tina ,Skinner Here is an exciting new installment in a series from Schiffer Publishing illustrating fashion trends in America. These books are a fantastic resource for costume designers looking for new ideas to recreate an era, for collectors who want to broaden their search for vintage clothing, and for fashion designers looking to revive retro styles. From hats to handbags, and dresses to dungarees, this book brings to life every necessity of the late 1940s with authentic details from the original Sears catalogs. Displaying the fashions and trends of postWar America. The clothing reflects a social revitalization after years of hardship and strife, with an emphasis on children with the postWar baby boom, the influence of French and European styles, and a return to feminity for women following the Rosie the Riveter era. Juniors skirts flare in anticipation of circle skirts, complete with big motifs. Mens suits are flatteringly tailored to emphasize long torsos and narrow hips, and casual wear stresses a return to the concerns of bowling and hunting. An excellent visual reference, this book offers more than 350 fullcolor and black and white photographs, and thousands of items of clothing, shoes, and accessories, along with detailed descriptions. A guide to retail values for these items on today’s market is included as well. 279 x 215, 350 color photos , pages, soft cover

£24.95