1950’s Betty Grabel was a popular WWII pin up girl.

1950 to 1963

The feminine ideal is Marilyn Monroe and the hourglass figure. In 1961, the "Jackie look" sweeps in, as Americans emulate a fashionable young First Lady who likes the easy architectural fit of designers such as Balenciaga. The prevailing silhouette follows the body's natural curves while concealing it: a slim sheath, a matching short jacket with three-quarter sleeves, a pillbox hat on the back of the head, small pumps and white gloves. It won't make waves at the P.T.A.

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