50s pencil skirt

For centuries women have strived for the perfect hourglass shape. Consequently when Marilyn Monroe arrived on the scene her curves really made her into a worldwide superestar who is revered today just as much as she was back in the 1960's.

Butterick 8020; ca. 1957; Jr. Misses' & Misses' Quick 'N Easy Slim Skirt. Whittled to your figure - a skirt with back wrap effect - back and front side pleat. (A) Buttoned-tab trim at pleats. (B) No tabs. Your Pattern Shop [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

The New Look shape of 1947 carried over into the skirts worn in the ‘50s. Skirts were tight at the natural waist and were either very full or very fitted. The names of these style of skirts have changed over the decades. Today, 50s skirts are often called full circle skirts, swing skirts, pencil skirts,

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Nowadays we have push up bras but back then brassieres were in! Brassieres also known as the cone or bullet bra were popular in the 1950s. However they were started in the 14th century. It isn't as drastic as Madonna's cone bras though. I have no clue why slightly pointed breasts would be attractive but then again we get padded bras to look better even if it isn't part of our real body. This was a style for pin up ladies like Marilyn Monroe and for regular working women. I don't know if this…

Size Waist 26 in Hip 35 in Pattern is complete, with instructions and all pattern pieces, which are cut and in excellent condition.

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