1940s
What is shinola, as mentioned in a certain old saying?
In that old expression, ‘You don’t know s*** from Shinola?’ — what the heck are they talking about? Find out here.
In that old expression, ‘You don’t know s*** from Shinola?’ — what the heck are they talking about? Find out here.
These inexpensive, stylish clothes and these funky, fun accessories from the ’70s were just perfect for her to wear in the summertime.
Retro ’60s clothes to make you feel as weightless as a space-walker – culottes, swinging pants, and tent dresses – in a galaxy of designs and colors.
In the summer of the ’80s and ’90s, jelly shoes were the fad footwear. The popular jellies are made of plastic and came in vibrant, translucent colors.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Most women’s shoe styles originate in Europe. Top-notch U.S. designers adapt European styles to U.S. taste. New designs sell first in the highest price brackets, from $16 up.
Pink is a morning, noon and night color — it can be beguiling or sophisticated. Look for pink accessories as a complement to or to contrast with your favorite summer dress.
Make a ‘Lazy Susan’ wardrobe Four-season wardrobe selection at the touch of a finger Separate your wardrobe by season . . . by formal and
It’s one thing to see drawings of vintage boots in old catalogs, but quite another to look at a pair that has survived a hundred years!
’40s women’s shoes with medium heels Gold (red) cross offers more lovely fashions on the smart MEDIUM heel than any other fine shoemaker in the
Tweedie boot-tops For graceful ankles — and those who wish their ankles to appear so, Tweedies impart a tailor-clad trimness, an unmistakable air of distinctive
A very attractive combination that is unusually appealing to women of exquisite taste. Built over the new French last, which is the most popular in women’s footwear.
J C Harding & Co, Inc. electrical goods “Housecleaning made easy” – appliances, radio, vacuums Shoe store (1925) Display of Dr Scholl’s shoes and
Grasshoppers love going to the beach. Keds Grasshoppers. The bounciest, liveliest shoes afoot. Grasshoppers love picnics. Grasshoppers love to dance.
Bangkok… holiday decoration afoot Oriental brocade lined with satin. In black, Heaven blue, Ming blue, pink, red and white with gold. AA and B widths.
The fashioning of shape The shape of fashion All across the country, this shoe is becoming a dynamic symbol of the way Americans like to
Coach Frank Leahy says, “Win in Keds!” “If any fast game and for all sports, you’ll do better for your team, and have more fun,
A little light luxury, please Yes, indeed… Cobbies give it to you in the smartest little T-strap ever to sift a summer breeze. Airy, light
How do you step into your backhand so nicely, Chris? Chris Evert steps in Chris Evert shoes by Converse, the shoes of the stars. Chris
You can’t stand on good looks alone. Clarks Casuals. In a class by themselves. Superb comfort and classic good looks put Clarks Casuals in a
Vintage shoe styles for women The shoes featured above: 1. Bordello by Pleaser Women’s Flora Boot 2. Eric Michael Esme Boot 3. Frye Women’s Miranda
Converse baseball Base Stealers (1980) It got locked up for stealing Familiar birds of North America (1982) The American Flamingo The Ring Billed Gull The
Selecting footgear Dangers attending the use of bad-fitting shoes Too much attention cannot well be given to the footwear of young girls, since much of
12 shoe styles Here’s a Macy’s ad (R.H. Macy N.Y.) for 12 different styles of shoes that were new and fashionable in 1909. The shoes
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