Everyday Fashions of the Fifties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs (Dover Books on Fashion)

I bought this book because I'm writing a book that takes place in the 50's and wanted a visual representation of what people wore. This book is great because it's straight out of the Sears catalog complete with pricing. It could have stood to have more men's clothing and a couple more pages dedicated to each year from 1950-1959 but otherwise it was completely worth the purchase!

A trip down Memory Lane in fashion as well as price. This book is well done with the pictures actually from the Sears Catalog. A great book for collectors and designers alike. These fashions from yesterday are contemporary for today. An excellent book with wonderful graphics.

Whenever I take this book out, people fight over a peek into its glossy pages. It covers everything in fashion from the fifties, though mostly focusing on women. The pictures depict fashions, from dresses to shoes, hats and gloves to maternity wear; the women's hairstyles, makeup, and overall looks give the reader the most authentic possible view of fashion and the aesthetic ideals of the time. The catalogue also shows the prices and features descriptions that include fabric, color, and price. There are some pictures of teenage, male, and children's fashions. This book is thorough and unbelievably beautiful.

I was born in early 1953 so many of the fashions still mean something to me. I have to admit that I'm still drawn to the femininity of the period but I have my dreams and you have yours and we'll leave it at that. This is a good book for the money. Not too detailed, the reproductions can get a little bit fuzzy and there is no color; but this what you get for $15 these days. If you like what you see here, there are other resources to persue. It's a pretty good starting point.

I truly enjoyed reading the old advertising copy while looking at the old ads. Some of the fashions I remember my grandmother and mother wearing. Lots of fun reading.