Julie Lence's Blog - Posts Tagged "decade"
Women's Fashion
How did women do it back then? Wear those layers of petticoats, uncomfortable bustles and high-buttoned collars? Especially beneath the hot sun? All they had were parasols and the shade of a tree or a porch to keep cool. Today, we have sleeveless shirts, shorts, sandals, sun dresses and air conditioning to ward off the heat and keep us comfortable.
Fifteen years ago, summers usually found me in Wranglers and Ariats, unbothered by the heat and swearing I'd never part with my jeans and boots. I must have grown up somewhere along the way, because now I go for comfort rather than style. Capris, tank tops and soft T-shirts are my main staples for the summer, and flops on my feet. Age has caught up with me and taught me many things, one of which is to never say 'never'. You just never know when you'll regret saying that phrase.
Though styles have changed from decade to decade, there is one thing we have in common with the women from back then--a need to feel and look our best, no matter the occassion. While researching wedding dresses for a western historical romance novel I recently completely, I found this gorgeous dress on a website; a two piece ensemble of salmon. The dress easily rivaled those of today's designers.
Whether clad in a dress of calico or a pair of jeans, lace-up boots or high-heeled shoes, a shimmering gown or a plain skirt and shirt, women of every generation strive to look their best. We might have fancy perfumes and soaps, tanning lotions and make-up to help us look good, but I suspect the women from back then had their own tricks of the trade, too. Many of us share a kinship for baubles; around our necks, on our ears and in our hair. And what woman doesn't enjoy a hot soak in the tub?
I'm in awe of the women of 'old' for their strengths and courage, for the way they fought for their land and helped cultivate it. I admire society women who sat at endless tea parties or sewing circles, no doubt bored, because that's what society dictated. And I have a deep respect for the working mother of today.
Whatever decade or generation, women are the backbone of the family. We are devoted to our spouses, our children and our homes. No matter the clothes we wear and the shoes on our feet, the best thing to wear that never goes out of style is a smile. It helped the women of yesteryear accomplish so much and it helps the women of today to the same. So smile. Not only does it let your teeth breathe, you also help to brighten another's day.
Fifteen years ago, summers usually found me in Wranglers and Ariats, unbothered by the heat and swearing I'd never part with my jeans and boots. I must have grown up somewhere along the way, because now I go for comfort rather than style. Capris, tank tops and soft T-shirts are my main staples for the summer, and flops on my feet. Age has caught up with me and taught me many things, one of which is to never say 'never'. You just never know when you'll regret saying that phrase.
Though styles have changed from decade to decade, there is one thing we have in common with the women from back then--a need to feel and look our best, no matter the occassion. While researching wedding dresses for a western historical romance novel I recently completely, I found this gorgeous dress on a website; a two piece ensemble of salmon. The dress easily rivaled those of today's designers.
Whether clad in a dress of calico or a pair of jeans, lace-up boots or high-heeled shoes, a shimmering gown or a plain skirt and shirt, women of every generation strive to look their best. We might have fancy perfumes and soaps, tanning lotions and make-up to help us look good, but I suspect the women from back then had their own tricks of the trade, too. Many of us share a kinship for baubles; around our necks, on our ears and in our hair. And what woman doesn't enjoy a hot soak in the tub?
I'm in awe of the women of 'old' for their strengths and courage, for the way they fought for their land and helped cultivate it. I admire society women who sat at endless tea parties or sewing circles, no doubt bored, because that's what society dictated. And I have a deep respect for the working mother of today.
Whatever decade or generation, women are the backbone of the family. We are devoted to our spouses, our children and our homes. No matter the clothes we wear and the shoes on our feet, the best thing to wear that never goes out of style is a smile. It helped the women of yesteryear accomplish so much and it helps the women of today to the same. So smile. Not only does it let your teeth breathe, you also help to brighten another's day.
