Thursday, July 16, 2009

1928 Summer Fashion Ads

Dresses in a 1920's style

A floral dress for $1.49? Adorable new shoes for under $4? Wow, prices have really come down. Oh wait: This sale took place in 1928.According to the Inflation Calculator, what cost $1 in 1928 would cost a bit over $12 today.

These clothing ads from 1928, portray an ideal female form that is wildly different than the one we have today. Note the straight lines (no hips or boobs) and very short hair cuts:

Dresses in a 1920's style

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