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My Mom, Style Icon

Lois Alter Mark | Posted 03.26.2013 | Women
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Lois Alter Mark

In all of these photos, Edith is the epitome of the fashionably-dressed woman of the '40s and '50s. She's wearing boxy jackets and pencil skirts for work, and cute little blouses with Peter Pan collars and long, billowy skirts for play. She's even donning gloves!

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Who Knew Rita Hayworth Wore Pants?

The Huffington Post | Amanda McGowan | Posted 12.18.2012 | Style
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Rita Hayworth set herself apart from other actresses with her ability to transform. Not only did she change her last name from Cansino to Hayworth in ...

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Rita Hayworth In The Perfect New Year's Eve Dress

The Huffington Post | Michelle Persad | Posted 12.05.2012 | Style
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We know it's early, but you have to get a jump!

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Carole Landis' Fancy Flair

The Huffington Post | Shana Honig | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
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The gorgeous Carole Landis always looked consistently glam with her curled coif and alluring '40s style. Take this photo, for instance, where the "One...

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Get Donna Reed's Glamorous Look

The Huffington Post | Shana Honig | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
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Donna Reed showed us that you can take care of your home while still looking fashionable. Best known for wearing full skirted shirtdresses and perfect...

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This Socialite Was A Style Icon...

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Adams | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
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"Mrs. P had only one flaw," Truman Capote said of his friend Babe Paley. "She was perfect. Other than that, she was perfect." The American socialite ...

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Get Susan Hayward's Pin-Up Look

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Adams | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
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We fell in love with this studio portrait of Susan Hayward circa 1945--and it's easy to see why. The actress and model exudes health, happiness and fe...

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How To Wear Florals Like Judy Garland

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Adams | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
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"A Look Back" is a daily column that highlights a moment from fashion's fabulous past. Today's pick is of Judy Garland in a studio portrait circa 1945...

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