Playsuit: The Popular Fashion of Young Women From the 1940s
A playsuit was a one-piece romper. The top resembled a button-down blouse that would come in at the waist and extend into shorts. Teens and grown women during the 1940s wore what were actually called playsuits. Vintage playsuits were worn…
What Did Women Wear Over 70 Years Ago? 46 Snapshots That Show Ladies in Shorts From the 1940s
The 1940s were not the first decade to reveal women’s legs with a pair of shorts but they did propel it into popularity, especially with young ladies. These snapshots that show young ladies wearing shorts from the 1940s. Ladies in…
Life Before iPods: 26 Vintage Photographs Show the Heyday of Boombox in New York City From the 1980s
Those of us who lived in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s can testify to the very serious quality of life issues – graffiti covered subways, vandalism, garbage, crime, noise, drugs. The streets were minefields of dog poop…
45 Vintage Snaps Show What Life Looked Like in the 1940s
The World War II had made an impact on American life. Manufacturers began to put more effort into supplying the wartime needs of Europe, creating shortages at home. By 1941, raw materials such as steel, rubber, nylon, silk, oil, and…
Michigan Through Arthur S. Siegel’s Lens, 1940s
These vintage photos, captured by Arthur S. Siegel, offer a snapshot of everyday life in Michigan during the 1940s. Arthur Sidney Siegel began photographing in the mid-1920s as a youth. He studied at University of Michigan, and graduated with a…
From Luxury Dining to Glamorous Guests and Acres of Space, These Vintage Photos Show the Golden Age of Air Travel
Passengers in fur and high heels supped champagne from crystal glasses as bee-hived air stewardesses handed out deluxe freebies, from cigars and deodorant to embossed evening robes. Come evening time, guests could stretch out on full-size sleeper beds, where they…
The Glamour of Train Travel: 40 Vintage Photos Show How Glamorous Train Travel Used to Be From the Early 20th Century
Traveling by train was pretty swanky from the early 20th century, and it hasn’t gone out of style. Still, the lavish furnishings and fine dining of the past hold a special place in the railroad’s rich history. Here’s what train…
Cool Photos Show What Bedrooms of Teenagers Looked Like in the 1980s
Desire, adoration, safety, identity and escape are all there on the teenager’s bedroom walls. In the 1980s, these teenagers were photographed in their bedrooms – the place where they go to dream. So what did bedrooms of teenagers look like…
44 Lovely Snapshots of Teenage Girls in Dresses in the 1950s
1950s dresses with full skirts and natural waists were popular for girls and teens. They were casual styles, but popular for young people in this period. Generally, the ’50s fashion trends has changed in the direction of simplicity, suitable for…
Candid Photos Show Fashion Styles of Teenage Girls From the 1990s
Fashion in the 1990s was defined by a return to minimalist fashion, in contrast to the more elaborate and flashy trends of the 1980s. In the early 1990s, several late 1980s fashions remained very stylish among both sexes. However, the…