1. Horrockses printed cotton dresses were THE must-have of British fashion in the 1950s. The rich had dozens (the Royal Family were noted fans) while working class women would save up for ages to purchase one for a special occasion (most notably as a “going away” dresses for honeymoons). This one dates to 1955.

    Horrockses printed cotton dresses were THE must-have of British fashion in the 1950s. The rich had dozens (the Royal Family were noted fans) while working class women would save up for ages to purchase one for a special occasion (most notably as a “going away” dresses for honeymoons). This one dates to 1955.

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    I need to get the V&A book on the Horrockses dresses…
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    I gosh darned love Horrockses dresses - I have the book V&A put out and sometimes I will sit there and read it and cry...
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    Something I really admire...vintage clothing that you don’t see much today is their use of...
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