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Flower in her Hair by David WrightLovely pin-up by David Wright depicting a slender woman in a strapless black evening dress at her dressing table fixing a flower into her swept up hair. c.1950
Hartnell ballgownAn evening dress designed by Norman Hartnell in full-skirted organza glittered with love knots
The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955A stunning, bold front cover design featuring a tall and elegant woman wearing a simple black strapless evening dress and a sumptuous lime green wrap with matching choker necklace
Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953
Buxom Blonde in BikiniConfident, buxom blonde in a white terry towelling strapless bikini, strikes a classic pose for the camera
Madame Peacock by Gilbert RumboldLovely illustration showing a lady in a dress with a peacock feather skirt and matching fan. Date: 1927
HRH Princess Margaret in a black Dior Dress. Date: circa 1952
Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bowModel in an unusual pose, spinning to show off the large silk bow on her new look strapless full-skirted dress. Date: circa 1951
Ruth Hussey wearing a strapless evening gown - Dolly TreeRuth Hussey wearing a strapless evening gown designed by Dolly Tree in Within the Law (1939). Date: 1939
Annabella, the French movie star in Bridal Suite (1939)Annabella, the French movie star, a featured player in the screwball comedy Bridal Suite (1939) wore this strapless evening gown designed by Dolly Tree
The Story of a Dress - Christian DiorDouble page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a
David Wright woman with black and red fanElegant woman with red hair, wearing a low-cut cream-coloured evening dress with a full, layered skirt, and holding a black and red fan
Blonde Pin-Up 1 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels demurely on a chiffon sheet
Schiaparelli Gown 1950SRed satin evening gown from Schiaparelli with a full skirt & partially strapless, asymmetric tunic with one shoulder strap. Worn with short gloves. Date: early 1950s
Test Match by David Wright - original gouacheTest Match by David Wright, featuring a seductive blonde wearing a pink strapless dress and a black picture hat. Date: 1946
Good Time Girls 1919Two good time girls model the new barrel-line silhouette: One dress with thin shoulder straps still has a high waist the other is strapless & low waisted. N.B fur stole, pearls Date: 1919
L Impertinence by Paul PoiretThe dress of the near future according to French designer, Paul Poiret - rather revealing for 1914. Date: 1914
Phyllis Monkman in Not LikelyThe actress, Phyllis Monkman (1892-1976), actress, dancer and singer, pictured in an unusual costume for her role in " Not Likely." The Sketch suggests the Thorough Ventilation costume to
Girl with poppiesFront cover of the Illustrated London News Christmas Number, 1907. A young woman in medieval costume, but looking decidely Edwardian, holds a bunch of poppies and stares out intensely at the viewer
Danger Ahead - Cover by David WrightFront cover of Danger Ahead by Peter Saxon, in the Sexton Blake Library series, designed by David Wright and featuring an elegant looking dark-haired woman wearing a strapless dress relaxing against
Purple woman by David WrightUnusual portrait of a woman by pin up artist David Wright, with a vivid purple background, contrasting with her white strapless dress, necklace and earrings. c.1960
Blonde girl in evening dress by David WrightA smiling girl with a blonde ponytail wears a strapless black evening gown together with long, black gloves. Date: c.1948
Princess Diana caricatureDiana, Princess of Wales (1960 - 1997), pictured in caricature looking glamorous with her flicked hair, strapless evening gown and a scrap book, no doubt full of cuttings about her. Date: 1986
Miss Perfection Alias Sandra StormeAlias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937
Advert for Craven Cigarettes 1939
David Wright woman in a white furElegant woman wearing a low-cut red evening dress and white fur. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
Dress by Henri Gowns, 1953A romantic picture frock of grey-blue wild silk. The skirt is worked in huge petals and the rose which decorates the very plain strapless bodice is in muted shades of mauve, pink and grey
David Wright woman with a red flowerElegant woman in a low-cut white dress, holding a red flower. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
50S Pin-Up / WoofBlonde model poses on the grass in a strapless ocelot / leopard print bathing costume Date: 1950s
David Wright woman in black negligeeElegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a strapless black negligee. She is looking at herself in a mirror. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
David Wright woman in frilly yellow evening dressElegant woman with red hair, wearing a low-cut yellow evening dress with layers of frills in flamenco style. She has one foot up on a stool, straightening her stockings
David Wright woman in gold coloured evening dressElegant woman with dark brown hair, wearing a low-cut gold-coloured evening dress, with a matching bow at the back of her hair
David Wright woman in red and cream evening dressElegant woman with dark brown hair, wearing a low-cut red and cream patterned evening dress with a red flower at the front. She is raising her skirt to adjust her stockings
David Wright woman in pale blue evening dressElegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a strapless pale blue evening dress. She is holding her hands behind her head, as if to show herself off to the best advantage
David Wright woman in black and yellow evening dressElegant woman with brown hair, wearing a full skirted black and yellow evening dress which is spread around her in a circle. She is holding a black fan
1954 fashionsA contemporary suit to take one from morning until night comprising a Middy style jumper, with skirt and golfer cardigan by Wolsey
Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin EnabnitBlonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a black strapless dress with the skirt split to reveal shapely stockinged legs. By her feet is a small Pomeranian-type dog
If thats all you can think of, we d better go to the moviesRed-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively wearing a figure-hugging strapless orange gown and black evening gloves
Brunette in BoatDimple-cheeked brunette model wearing a red & black outfit of strapless, terry towelling sun-top & shorts (or bathing costume) sips orangeade as she sits in a rowing boat
Blonde Pin-Up 7 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels, with eyes closed, on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor
Spanish Style OutfitOutfit with a Spanish influence: white deep, lace- edged flounce, black, strapless sun-top & white peep-toe court shoes. She wears a flower in her hair
HIBISCUS GIRL 1950S 2 / 4Brunette model with a red hibiscus flower in her hair, a white shell necklace and a superior look on her face, gazes at the camera with heavy lidded eyes
HIBISCUS GIRL 1950S 4 / 4Brunette model with a red hibiscus flower in her hair, a white shell necklace and a low cut red striped, strapless bathing costume, throws her arms back in submission
HIBISCUS GIRL 1950S 1 / 4Brunette model with a red hibiscus flower in her hair, a white shell necklace and a low cut red striped, strapless bathing costume, sips soft drink from a pop bottle
HIBISCUS GIRL 1950S 3 / 4Brunette model with a red hibiscus flower in her hair, a white shell necklace and a low cut red striped, strapless bathing costume, looks innocently at the camera
Blonde Pin-Up 2 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor. Her head is tilted backwards
Blonde Pin-Up 5 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, sits side on with one leg tucked beneath her & points the other straight down at the floor
Blonde Pin-Up 6 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels in profile on pink satin
Blonde Pin-Up 4 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor
Blonde Pin-Up 3 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor
Fifties Woman and MirrorA young woman wearing a typical, strapless fifties dress gazes at her reflection in a hand mirror and checks her upswept hairdo
Girl Smokes CigaretteA girl smoking a cigarette in a strapless dress
Girl with Cigarette 1930A girl smoking a cigarette in a strapless dress
Handkerchief Hem 1924Designs by Perugia: white strapless dress with red & gold shoes; narrow low cut tubular shaped dress with pleated side vents worn with purple & pink T-bar shoes
Egyptian Fabrics 1924Egyptian inspired fabrics by Coudurier: strapless wrap dress in a bold gold & terracotta cloth; evening coat or wrap in a pale turquoise embellished with gold designs
Chevron Detail BikiniA smiling young woman poses in a strapless bikini with a decorative chevron panel
Bikini & Diving BoardA slender blonde woman, wearing a pink & white gingham bikini with strapless top, sits sunning herself on a diving board
Strapless Bra Advert / 50SStrapless bra advert
Evening Dress / Worth 1922Strapless gold dress draped up over one hip & tied with a large sash bow which creates a train; ornately patterned barrel-line dress worn over a strapless gold slip
Pin-Up Decks TreeA grinning brunette model, wearing a strapless broderie anglaise top, busily decks her Christmas tree ready for the big day
Romantic Dinner / WoofSultry brunette dinner date in strapless decollete evening gown, diamante necklace & earrings, lights her cigarette in a holder from a candle. Her man friend stands by
Fifth Avenue CoupleAmericans in a Fifth Avenue restaurant. She wears a high waisted strapless gown with gathered tunic & panniers, an under-skirt that narrows at the hem & a feather headdress
