Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs, Late 1960s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive study of the fashions of this period. There is no guessing as to the dates of the clothing. We know the exact dates. The descriptions drawn from the catalogs are detailed and accurate in order to help collectors understand the styles of the period, as well as the textiles in use.
Vintage clothing from the late 1960s is popular today with collectors who enjoy wearing the styles and with fashion designers who use the styles for "inspiration."Although Sears shows apparel for every market, from glamorous to practical, Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs, Late 1960s showcases the most collectible, trendy garments and accessories from the period: stretch pants, mini skirts, turtleneck tunics, tank tops, pantskirts, pantjumpers, flared-leg pants, A-line shifts, knee-high boots, and belted swimwear. There are chapters on "Gowns, Dresses, Shifts, Skirts, and Shirts," "Pants, Pantjumpers, Pantskirts, and Tunics," "Coats," "Swimsuits, Play Suits, and Beach Cover-ups," "Underwear and Nightwear," and "Accessories." The book focuses on women"s fashions, but includes examples of collectible men"s and children"s fashions of the period.
Author"s comments, designed to clarify and enhance, are interspersed with descriptive captions from the original catalogs, and a current value guide is placed next to the original Sears" prices. Exact dates are provided throughout the book.
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