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Retro Stewardess Chic

March 31st, 2010 · Add a comment · Blog posts by Lia, Good design, Transportation bliss

1947 uniformAs described in a brief write-up and online photo gallery in the New York Times Style section, the Delta Museum has posted a fun collection of photos of stewardess uniforms. Because a curator was involved, it’s specific: prop-era outfits (1940-1959) and jet-age flight attendant uniforms.

Dig this option from renown Hollywood designer Edith Head:

We love the Mad Men-era vibe of these photos, but you know Joan Holloway would have accessorized and cinched that getup with a belt.

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