Dior's Fashions For 1955 (1954) 

It is difficult to find clothes like this today. The cut of the clothes were much better then, even the ready to wear was far superior.

They weren’t common back then either. Couture right now also has stunning luxurious gowns. But I get your sentiment.

Agreed 💯

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Dior!

I am sorry to read that. Best wishes.

And that's why Chanel came back--to rescue women from the horrors of the 50s (more or less her words.) Dior was backwards and tacky.

@@nycp1969 If you think his designs are tacky I can't imagine what you think abt the decades and trends that followed the 50s, which are truly campy unlike Dior's era. There's nothing wrong with the New Look, it's only the undergarments that were backwards. The rest was really flattering and timeless!

@@drewdidenot7722 I think the concept of flattering is an idea that needs the context of the times, and I concede that after the minimal, sort of masculine 1940s silhouette and the attendant rationing, Dior's esthetic was probably appealing to most women. Maybe I'd have loved it too if I'd been a woman in that period. But from my perspective as a 21st century man who sees fashion in a practical and intellectual way, I see much more value and relevance in the fashions from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1970s (my four favorite decades) than the 1950s and most of the 1960s. I think it's more than the innerwear that was backwards looking (but you do make a good point mentioning this particularly invidious aspect!) Thanks for your response!

@@nycp1969 Yes, that's why I mentioned that the undergarments were the "problematic" part (but the silhouette they created was not ugly in my opinion, unless it was extreme, also, if a modern woman likes how it feels/looks, why not?), but the rest is great, don't deny it. Girdles and corsets were restrictive not in how they fit (corsetry can be comfortable if it fits well, I said this from experience), but in how it was almost a rule to wear them, that was really oppresive. Now, women have a choice in what they can wear or not (tho we are not any better when it comes to beauty standards and body modification). However, just think for a moment about pencil skirts, cat eye makeup and glasses, midi skirt and dresses, pixie cut hairstyles, natural strong eyebrows, stiletto and kitten heels, cigarrette pants, pearls, hermes or chanel bags... All of those elements are as timeless as they can be, and they're also highlights/innovations of the 1950s. So while I respect your point, I think is important to pinpont how influential 1950s fashion are until now. No wonder it's the most loved vintage decade, well, at least it's not as contentious/debatable as the decades after, from the space age 60s to the pop-rock 00s. The earliest eras are not as explored/appreciated from what I've seen (what a shame, many beautiful things from earlier in the century, or even before, are ignored). Sorry for the long rambling, thanks for your response too! It's exciting when another man it's interested in fashion! Very interesting and exciting debate if you ask me, High five! 👏

@@nycp1969You’re insane. And BLIND. Congrats!!