It all Started with a Fig Leaf

Good Afternoon everyone. It's been bright and sunny here today. I'm slowly working my way through housework with just a bit of crafting here & there. I'm just hoping that spring is around the corner, a very close corner. Going through some things as I was cleaning I came across a book I purchased at a sale years ago. I've loved this little book and I just had to post some pictures from it. It was published in the 1960's and it is titled Costume in Pictures.

                                                             This is were it all got started.

How in the world did we go from the "bare" basics to this

Or this

Can you imagine getting dressed for this family portrait?

And to think I complain when I have to iron a shirt.

I remember how hard it was to keep sashes tied, ties straight, and scuffs off of little black patent leather shoes for just minutes to get a good picture of my babies. How did these little tots stay so ruffled and crisp???

And this was considered simple dress, I do like the apron.

We must not forget the Belles!!

Any idea how a girl would sit down in a bustle???

I wish you all a warm, sunny week.

Blessed Be.