Few publications illustrate so comprehensively what American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s than the Sears catalogs of those years, when the company's fashions typified the tastes of the American mainstream. This book is a compilation of 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected and reproduced from rare copies of Sears catalogs of the World War II era.Over 120 large-format pages have been carefully reprinted on high-quality glossy stock. They reveal in sharp detail the broad range of clothing fashions available during a period when wartime gasoline rationing made mail-order shopping reach new heights of popularity.Hundreds of accurately detailed drawings depict articles of clothing and personal accessories, including hats, overcoats, shoes, dresses, sportswear, undergarments, neckties, and more. Styles for children range from play clothes to "Sunday best." Men's clothing reflects the conservativism in male fashions during the period. Women's wear ranges from slacks, newly popular with women in the workforce, to dresses with plenty of "Oomph."Here is a richly revealing document that historians of costume and readers interested in fashion, social history, and Ame... [Read More]

The enchanted story of an unusual romance in a very normal time. San Francisco. 1947. The war is over and the boys are home. Nick Williams, a native of the City, served in the Navy during the war. Now he lives with his lover Jeffery Klein, Esq., in Jeffery's house. He knows he needs to move on, but he can't. Not yet at least. Carter Jones, a transplant from south Georgia, stayed home during the war. His draft board said his job as a fireman was more important. He's living with his best friend and former lover, Henry Winters, who spends most nights across the Bay in Oakland with his current beau. As hard as Carter works on his body and at his job, the lonely nights are empty. Two handsome men in one beautiful city. Can they find each other? Across a crowded room? An Enchanted Beginning is the complete back story of this wonderful love affair. Starting in 1947, this book is composed of several parts that move the reader gently through an unusual love that starts during a time when everything and everyone was supposed to be getting back to normal. From 1947 through 1950 and beyond, Nick & Carter's love is anything but normal. If you're a fan of true romance and love to see it blossom ... [Read More]

Attention:Different Dress is with Different Sizes, Please Check to Our Size Chart in the Pictures on the Left. Fashion Red Sleeveless Swing Dress with Polka Dot Print Patchwork, Button Detail at Front, Side Zipper.Please Measure Your Body Size and Refer to Our Size Chart to Choose a Size Before Placing an Order. Tips: For Obtain the Best Wearing Effect, it is Better to Smooth the Dress (with an Electric Iron or Steamer) Before You Wearing it. Size Chart(cm) S/Bust: 84-90 , Waist: 68-75 , Length: 98 M/Bust: 88-94 , Waist: 73-80 , Length: 99 L/Bust: 92-98 , Waist: 78-85 , Length: 100 XL/Bust: 96-102 , Waist: 83-90 , Length: 101 2XL/Bust: 102-108 , Waist: 88-95 , Length: 102 3XL/Bust: 106-112 , Waist: 93-100 , Length: 103 4XL/Bust: 110-118 , Waist: 98-105 , Length: 104 5XL/Bust: 114-124 , Waist: 103-110 , Length: 105 Size Chart(inch) S/Bust: 33.1-35.4 , Waist: 26.7-29.5 , Length: 38.6 M/Bust: 34.6-37.0 , Waist: 28.7-31.5 , Length: 39.0 L/Bust: 36.2-38.6 , Waist: 30.7-33.5 , Length: 39.4 XL/Bust: 37.8-40.1 , Waist: 32.7-35.4 , Length: 39.8 2XL/Bust: 40.2-42.5 , Waist: 34.6-37.4 , Length: 40.2 3XL/Bust: 41.7-44.1 , Waist: 36.6-39.4 , Length: 40.6 4XL/Bust: 43.3-46.5 , Wais... [Read More]

Fabric Choose: 90% Cotton, 10% Elastane Fastening: Zip Style: A Line Item Length: Mid-long Dress Style: 50s style, vintage dress Feature: A line slim fit, inspired by the classy 1950s style The dress was photographed with a petticoat.The Dress Can Be Matched our Underskirt Or Petticoat,Will Be More Elegant.

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Feel the glitz and glam with these women's round toe mid heel Mary Jane style dress pumps.Featuring stitching details,adjustable ankle strap and padded insole for your walking comfort.

Your little, lovable nugget will transform into one of legend’s most mysterious characters when she wears this Vampirina Classic Toddler Costume! The included all-black dress features a brilliant red trim, lending an element of allure! A cute headpiece gives the outfit authenticity, as only Vampirina would have it! Included also are glovelets to complete the charming look from head to

Game over is the worst thing a gamer could see on their screen, besides this 8-bit monster. This skeleton is in classic pixel form seen in vintage video games and making a comeback today. This costume includes jumpsuit, hooded mask, and gloves as featured. This is great on its own, but could be even better with the other costumes and accessories available in our

Special delivery! Your little one will be the cutest delivery boy in this charming outfit. Costume includes a brown shirt with UPS patch, pants and cap with attached logo. Does not include package prop or shoes. This is an officially licensed UPS of America, Inc.