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50’s inspired fuller skirts are perfect for pear shapes

Started by Michael J. Pratt · 10 months ago

This spring, fuller skirts are all around us, and I can’t help but be reminded of the fashions of the 1950’s. Cinched waists, fuller skirts, and full figures were all the rage. An hourglass shape was considered the ideal; round hips were the ultimate in femininit ... Continue reading »

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  • lex

    1 year ago

    Funny, not one of these models is pear shaped.
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  • Jean V. Pratt

    1 year ago

    You're right, I wish I could find examples of pear shaped bodies in great skirts like these
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  • Michelle

    1 year ago

    This silhouette does look great on pear shapes and it is too bad they are not represented more in fashion, considering a large portion of the population is a pear shape. But, then again the 50s style was all about the hourglass curves and wasp waist.

    I must say I am impressed by some of the offerings from Target - I usually shy away from their clothing department, but I may have to give it a once over this season.

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  • BoroughGirl

    1 year ago

    Good Post. This shape is also good for women without hips - because it gives the illusion of an hour glass figure.

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