"Play clothes" sound like something little kids would wear so they won't get dirty, but teens and grown women during the 1940s wore what were actually called playsuits. Vintage playsuits (also called Rompers today) were worn outdoors – either at the beach, in the backyard to catch some sun, or for sportswear. "Playclothes, though strictly

Take a look back at some amazing people and places of our past.

I love it when readers ask me for help with vintage outfits. One recent request was ideas for 1940s casual outfits. I have seen this topic come up a few times in some groups I follow as well. "Casual" and "vintage" usually do not belong in the same sentence. What was casual or informal in

Time for the 1940s! 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949

Stylish '50s hairstyles never go out of fashion. Discover easy and inspirational retro-inspired styles for long and short hair, now.

Rodoviária in the early 1980s. Rodoviaria (bus terminal) on a busy day in 1977. Avenida Duque de Caxias in the 1950s before there was a bus terminal.

Dedicated to the wonderful fashion/makeup/people/culture of the 1940's, 50's and 60's. None of the content posted on here is mine unless otherwise stated. Enjoy!

Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.

The 1950s teenage girl. Ask any teen who lived their 13-18 years during the '50s what they thought of the decade and you will almost always hear "it was the best." Ask them about 1950s fashions and you will get mostly positive reviews too. I know because I asked a number of folks in online