Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

Desire Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: September 1998

Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive study of the fashions of this period. The descriptions drawn from the catalogs are detailed and accurate in order to help collectors understand the styles of the period, as well as the textiles in use. Although Sears shows apparel for every market, from glamorous to practical, Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s showcases the most collectible, trendy garments and accessories from the period: stretch pants, mini skirts, turtleneck tunics, tank tops, pantskirts, pantjumpers, flared-leg pants, A-line shifts, knee-high boots, and belted swimwear. There are chapters on "Gowns, Dresses, Shifts, Skirts, and Shirts," "Pants, Pantjumpers, Pantskirts, and Tunics," "Coats," "Swimsuits, Play Suits, and Beach Cover-ups," "Underwear and Nightwear," and "Accessories." The book focuses on women's fashions, but includes examples of collectible men's and children's fashions of the period.

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About the Author

Desire Smith is a major collector, lecturer, and consultant in vintage fashions. She received B.A. and M.Ed. degrees from Beaver College and studied film and photography at Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and Moore College of Art. She is an active student of fashion and a member of the Costume Society of America. A retired high school English teacher, Desire has spent over twenty-five years selecting more than an thousand hats, garments, and accessories from the eighteenth century through the 1960s for her personal collection. She lives with her husband, grown children, and a menagerie of pets outside Philadelphia. Her earlier books include Hats (1996), Vintage Style (1997), Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1970s (1998), and Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1950s (1998).

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764306154
• ISBN-13: 978-0764306150
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revisiting my past!, November 21, 2000

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This review is from: Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Here are pictures of all the clothes I used to wear to junior high school back in the good old days! We didn't have shopping malls yet where I grew up, and this is how I got my clothes for school. It brings back many memories. Now the Sears catalog is gone, too.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs : Late 1960s, April 22, 2000

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This review is from: Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

This book is grea! The layout is perfect and as I work with a Costume Designer it helped me do my job so well. It captures the 60's in it's escense and also it's a beautiful book.

5.0 out of 5 stars 1960's Fashion Review!, November 23, 2011

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This review is from: Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Hi Everyone,
If you are looking for fashion ideas or ACCURATE photos from the late sixties then this book is it! I am so glad I purchased this book! This book has actual photos from the time period, not photos dressed up to look like the period. This book is also in "FULL COLOR". The author did a fabulous job! I will purchase more books from this company!