My mother, like most of the women of that era, would wear her newest mink or fox stole and her fancy hat worn "cocked" slightly to the left or right depending on the fashion trend that year. And, of course, all the ladies and little girls wore the most beautiful gloves.
The men wore their best suits, fabulous wool overcoats, and fancy black leather gloves. Their shoes would be polished to a mirror finish. Back then, it was a social faux pas for a man to appear in public hatless, so the men too wore their best Fedora or Trilby. It was a time of elegance and glamour.
I know everything looks better in hindsight, but when I look through old family pictures, I still see the beauty, grace, and elegance that existed then. Or maybe I am just impressed with the fact that there seemed to be enough fabric to make a complete dress or pair of pants! 😉😉😉
Thanks for stopping by, I look forward to seeing your project in our challenge at Shopping Our Stash!
Ahhhhh this is such an amazing creation Chana ♥
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your story about Philadelphia's Easter Parade.
I also used to look forward to Easter, always meant a fancy dress (the one time a year my mum could convince me to wear one).
Thank you for the stroll down memory lane!
Thanks, Donna! I would always get the "Shirley Temple" hair style for Easter. The rest of the time I had a ponytail and could not be convinced to wear my hair in any other style! I wore dungarees and pedal pushers when I wasn't in school. Back then, girls were not allowed to wear pants to school.
Deletewhat a lovely card, and such a beautiful image; it's PERFECT for this challenge! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lauren!
DeleteWhat a beautiful card, and such a wonderful memory it evokes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris!
DeleteFantastic creation, and your memories are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara!
DeleteOH! What a beautiful and wonderful card in so many ways Chana, such beautiful colouring. I love your story, it reminds me of my mother and father too, with their "dressed up" look, so proud and neat. It even reminded me of hubby and me, courting and dressed up on Sunday to go to the beach!!!! AH! those were the days hahahaha
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Faith x
Thanks, Faith! I wish people would dress up more! Everyone just looks the same everyday. They either look like they are going to work or they are going to the grocery store! A few of them I have difficulty understanding any situation in which their attire would be appropriate! :D)
DeleteSuch an awesome card along with great memories of days gone by! I remember as a little girl getting a whole new Easter outfit every year! When did that all go away? Thanks for sharing your card with us at the "It's A Girl Thing" Turner Syndrome Awareness 3rd Annual Blog Hop and Card Challenge! I appreciate you helping to spread awareness of Turner Syndrome!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lori! I remember going to a corporate party in Seattle and the owner of our company (who was 30 something) asked my VP if I always "over dressed." He said every time she comes to Seattle she is over dressed! It was amazing because I live in Atlanta and all professional people dressed for work like they were about to walk a runway! It is still like that in Atlanta,
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I think we just feel better when we are all dolled up!!
DeleteOh Chana this is just awesome! Yes I too remember getting 'dressed up' when we went anywhere other than the back yard! We had GOOD clothes and PLAY clothes. My how times have changed. My mother dressed 'to the nines' until the day she died ... in fact she was all dressed up ready to go to church when she ended up in the hospital and never made it back home! Anyways ... Thanks so much for helping spread the word about Turner Syndrome. We sure appreciate your support. Stay safe & healthy.
ReplyDeleteChana, what a wonderful memory to share of a time gone by. Thank you for helping raise awareness to Turner Syndrome and supporting the TSA Challenge. Stay safe and happy crafting!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan