1970s
Hip vintage ’70s dresses & skirts women wore in the spring & summer of 1973
What were women wearing in 1973? See the trendsetting vintage ’70s dresses, miniskirts, maxi skirts, rompers, A-lines, shifts, empire styles and more!
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1950s
See 130 vintage ’50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes that we still live in today
If you’re buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or just want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the rock ‘n’ roll and ‘Leave it to Beaver’ era, we have some fantastic ’50s house plans for you!
1920s
62 beautiful vintage home designs & floor plans from the 1920s
These gorgeous vintage home designs and their floor plans from the 1920s are as authentic as they get – From sweet little retro bungalows to cool Colonials.
1970s
14 pictures of early office cubicles & retro open plan office layouts (1975)
Cubicles and open-plan offices were in response to changes in business: ‘In the past decade, great strides have been made in the computer sciences, the technology of copying and in word processing. Thus, the office is no longer viewed and revered as a static fixture.’
1970s
Can we agree that this is tacky retro home decor? Check out these top 10 terrible fuzzy toilet covers from the ’70s
‘A shag carpet toilet lid cover with matching tank cover’ sounds like the answer to a question nobody asked, but our counterparts in the ’70s loved their fuzzy toilet covers, and weren’t ashamed to admit it.
1950s
9 colorful mid-century kitchen remodels & retro floorplans from 1954
If you were planning to get a new kitchen for your home in the 1950s, here are nine of the most popular mid-century kitchen remodels and floorplans you might have checked out!
1960s
These shoes were made for walkin’: Retro ’60s shoes for women from the 1968 Wards catalog
Some of the most stylish retro ’60s shoes for women had bows, flowers, rhinestones, buckles, straps and ruffles. And don’t forget the broad, chunky heels!
1800s
The Victorian lady’s way to keep warm: See fashionable fall & winter clothing from 1891
Tailor-made jackets in velvet are now quiet the thing, and made medium-length, double-breasted, turned-back collar and pockets on either side; very much, in fact, on the order of the English top coat.
1980s
Retro stereos, tech & ’80s electronics from the 1981 Sears catalog
Turntables, cassette decks, stereos, TVs and VCRs – come take a look at all the latest and greatest ’80s electronics from the 1981 Sears catalog!
1980s
Vintage Toys R Us catalog of Christmas gifts: ’80s Out of this World Toy Book (1986)
Take a look back at the latest and greatest toys from 1986 in this vintage Toys R Us catalog they called the ’80s Out of this World Toy Book.
1980s
Stylish ’80s shoes for men from the 1983 JC Penney catalog
What were the hottest shoes for men from the 1983 JC Penney catalog? Guys were swapping traditional shoes for either running shoes or casual shoes with the lightweight and cushiony comfort of a running shoe.
1970s
’70s juniors clothes for teens from the 1973 JC Penney catalog
Who was buying ’70s juniors clothes? In 1973, for back-to-school, teen girls spent a total of more than $3 billion in 60 days on the latest fashions. Here’s a look at what was available back then!
1980s
What were the most popular toys in the early ’80s? See toys, games & fun for kids in the 1981 Sears Catalog Wishbook
See what kids in the early ’80s were hoping to find under the Christmas tree by browsing the toys and games section of the 1981 Sears Wishbook catalog!
1940s
Retro rooms: See these 12 themed vintage basement remodels, from the wacky to the wonderful (1948)
Check out these 12 retro basement remodels, including a ranch room with a Western atmosphere, created with cowhide furniture, a totem pole, and a colorful pattern for the floor copied from a Navajo blanket.
1940s
Walls with a fashion future! Vintage wallpaper samples from 1940
These 72 wonderful wallpaper samples come straight from the forties, when wallpaper was all the rage.
1800s
Going up in style: 20 gorgeous ornate antique elevators
Why take the stairs while you can ride up in comfort inside one of these metalwork ‘cage’ style antique elevators, made with beautiful ornamental iron? Just tell the bellhop what floor you want.
1960s
Groovy walls! 25 vintage wallpaper samples from 1963
Careful selection of wallpaper important By William Pahlmann, Fellow, American Institute of Interior Designers A beautiful design on a fine wallpaper can lose its charm
1970s
Bell-bottoms & beyond: ’70s women’s pants in the 1973 JC Penney catalog
Got pants? Here are some styles from early 1973 when bell bottoms and other types of pants for women were really coming into fashion!
1800s
Which way does the wind blow? A look back at antique weathervanes
Vintage weathervanes were made in almost every conceivable design and pattern. Horses, cows, deer, eagles, ships. roosters and even pigs were hammered in metal and used to register the direction of the wind.
1960s
Simple and stunning: ’60s skirts & dresses from the 1968 Wards catalog
One national fashion magazine boldly proclaims 1968 the year of the shirt and skirt. And fashions for casual wear – including dresses – are designed to enhance it.
1800s
Vintage home exteriors: 18 colorfully-painted Victorian houses (1886)
Bold, rich coloring for houses of the era The day when nearly every building was painted white, and window blinds green, has passed away. It
1970s
Late ’70s fashion: Women’s shoes from the 1979 Sears catalog
Bright colors, sculpted heels, fisherman sandals and platform shoes were trending in the ’70s. Here, see lots of women’s shoes from the 1979 Sears catalog!
1970s
Swimsuits, sleepwear & ’70s lingerie from the 1973 JC Penney catalog
Among this swimwear, sleepwear and lingerie from the 1973 JC Penney catalog, you will spot a couple women who went on to become well-known as actresses — such as Kim Basinger and Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons).
1970s
’70s clothes for girls from the 1973 JC Penney catalog
Look back at ’70s clothes for girls from the 1973 JC Penney catalog! You’ll find plaids and dots, florals and stripes, denim and corduroy, gingham and seersucker, ice cream colors, country kitchen colors and more.
1960s
’60s lingerie, pantyhose, girdles, garters & more from the 1968 Wards catalog
Here, see vintage ’60s lingerie – including girdles, corselets, bras, garters, pantyhose, nylons, bras, slips, panties, pajamas and nightgowns – the underwear, foundation garments and sleepwear from the 1968 Wards catalog.
1980s
Casual ’80s menswear from the 1983 JC Penney catalog
Casual ’80s menswear was something new — more relaxed than sportswear, but more socially-acceptable than pajamas. The big new star of this era: jogging suits.
1980s
Trendy ’80s women’s shoes from the 1983 JC Penney catalog
Looking for some fancy retro footwear? Women of the ’80s could select from spike heels, wedge heels, “flats,” pumps, penny loafers, moccasins and boat shoes, just to name a few women’s shoes from the 1983 JC Penney catalog.
1960s
Everything for the home in the 1963 Gold Bell gift stamp catalog
This catalog of household goods was published to help people ‘spend’ the gift stamps they had earned at the grocery store — much like the better-known Green Stamps.
1980s
Fashionable ’80s clothes for girls in the 1983 JC Penney catalog
What was big in terms of fashion for girls in the 1983 JC Penney catalog? Some styles featured grown-up fashion translated into youthful looks – oversized shirt-dresses, dirndl skirts and drop-waist minidresses. See inside the catalog here!
1970s
Flower power! ’70s bedding from the 1973 JC Penney catalog
These bold and bright ’70s bedding ensembles delightfully epitomize the colorful fashions — both in home decor and clothing — of the groovy years.
1960s
Clothes and gifts for men and boys in the M Shwartz & Co. 1968 catalog
See inside this vintage catalog of gifts for men and boys from M Shwartz & Co. 1968 — menswear, shirts, ties, jackets, pants, sweaters, shoes, slippers and gloves — and more.
1980s
Pretty in pink: The hottest styles & colors for ’80s prom dresses (1986)
When it comes to ’80s prom dresses, the first thing you have to understand is the utter, absolute importance of Seventeen magazine. And even in the eighties, the costs added up: Dresses ranged from $80 to $200, and most girls said they were spending $130 to $150.
1800s
Get laced up with more than 200 classic Victorian corsets
Throughout the 1800s, clothing styles for women changed considerably. Come take a trip through history with this gallery of more than 200 corset styles!
1980s
Superheroes, cartoon characters & more on classic ’80s sleeping bags
’80s sleeping bags were super-popular because they were functional often featured favorite cartoon characters, TV shows, and even everyday products. Here, take a trip back a few decades to see some of the most popular slumber bags of the eighties!
1950s
For a ’50s bathroom remodel, glamorize with modern pastel colors
Beautyware bathroom in your choice of colors can now be yours at a price you’ll find surprisingly low! Modernize & glamorize your home with stunning bath, sink, toilet and shower fixtures in four distinctive, pastel colors.
1970s
A slice of vintage Holly Hobbie heaven from the ’70s & ’80s
Holly Hobbie is the old-fashioned girl dressed in calico with lace-up boots and an enormous sunbonnet who now appears on toys, gift wrap, decoupage kits, wall plaques, figurines, collector plates and more.
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