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Tag Archives: shoes
Dancing at the Senior Center, 1980
When did older women decide to give up dresses and turn to pants as their basic mode of dress? The answer surely depends in part on location. The City of Commerce, where this photo was taken, is in Southern California … Continue reading
Marcella in Milan, 1981
Marcella could be a tourist from anywhere, but the writing on the back of this photo has a distinctly American look. And would a European tourist be wearing what is essentially a pair sweatpants in Italy’s fashion capital? Perhaps European … Continue reading
Joshua Tree, 1940
Those strange shaggy bushes in the background are Joshua Trees, native to the Mojave Desert. According to the writing on the back, this photo was taken in Joshua Tree, California in 1940s. In those days, the plants were plentiful. Rising … Continue reading
Sunkist Group Photo in Orange, 1961
The city of Orange–located in Orange County, California–is named after citrus. When I grew up in the fifties, there were still orange groves everywhere. No surprise that the major citrus company, Sunkist, had a big packing plant there. Today the … Continue reading
Girl Group Mystery Story, mid 1940s
Who are these women gathered together on a fairly chilly day? Members of a women’s club? Girl scout leaders? A quilting circle? My guess is that they are teachers, which would explain the wide range of ages and also the … Continue reading
An Immigrant Family, 1906-1908
I find many of the photos for this blog in thrift stores, at flea markets, and on sites like eBay. Most of them are not dated, which means that I have had to teach myself how to make educated guesses … Continue reading
Pose with Swagger Coat, early 1930s
This photo introduced me to a new fashion term. Although some of the words are cut off, the writing on the back clearly reads, “I wanted you to see my new swagger coat.” Quick online research revealed that the swagger … Continue reading
Hats with Bows, 1948
The back of this photo says “Simpson Sisters,” and then in another hand gives the date of 1948. Like many older women, these two happy sisters did not keep up with the latest styles. The one posed in front has … Continue reading
At the Beach, 1940s
This almost looks like a staged photo for an older adult fitness magazine, if such a thing existed in the 1940s. Perhaps, though, it was just evidence of a fun beach day among family and friends. Given the high-waisted pants, … Continue reading
Dress Up Shoes and the Older Woman
What shoes should women wear to fancy dress up events? Looking at the images presented in most media, it would seem that sky high heels are the preferred option. That might be okay for the younger set, but by the … Continue reading