Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Summer Shorts Looks, 1954

Don't think your mom or grandmom wore shorts when temperatures soared? Think again! All these looks are from 1954.

March and Mendl pink duffel coat paired with a Pringle cashmere sweater and Kingcraft silk shorts, belted with a pink sash. Shorts sold for $18 in 1954 (about $147 in today's dollar.)

Christian Dior Boutique black linen top and shorts.

Clare Potter pink linen jacket and ice green linen Bermuda shorts. Set sold for $120 in 1954 (about $982 in today's dollar.)

Emilio of Capri for John Miller purple cotton fisherman's jacket and shorts. Set sold for $33 in 1954 (about $270 in today's dollar.)

Jacques Fath blue and white stripe seersucker bolero and shorts.

I have fallen in love with the purple jacket and short set. Which is your favorite?