1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company
by Altman & Co.
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Author: Altman & Co.Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-05-26
ISBN: 0486402932
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Real 1920's fashions
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the real deal. It's what people really wore, not the weird fashion illustrations (although I enjoy looking at those, too). It's interesting to see how modern some of the items are. I'd love to wear the shoes, coats and bags, and a few of the ladies sweater suits today. On the other hand, some of the clothing is incredibly oldfashioned.
The ladies undergarments are a scream. You buy them by your chest size in inches. Notice that there is no "cup size" because these are designed to squash you flat into a tube. See item 4546: "Bust Supporter and Diaphragm Confiner of a strong quality of pick silk tricotine . . . giving a very flat appearance when worn with a very low top corset. Sizes 34 to 46. $5.00
Also, some of the pictures are actually photographs and the models are very "chinny." The models are decidedly shorter and chubbier than today's models, and the flat chests make their chins look even bigger. It's interesting to see how the definition of "pretty" has changed over the decades.
This is great inspiration for anyone interested in vintage clothing or clothing design, or just fun if you love fashion.
Summary of 1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company
Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories appear among these highlights from rare 1920s B. Altman & Company catalogs. Stylized drawings of flappers depict sophisticated dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, and more. A selection of attire for men and children is included.
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