Airlines realized how prominent stewardesses were as representatives of their companies and devoted effort to identify them through fashion. Many, like TWA, hired famous designers to create uniforms. The TWA Hotel has an exhibit of some of these historical outfits; they're attractive. Here are some pics...
These are so cool! I think the green and the yellow are my favs.
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Mine, too.
DeleteThe early ones really tickle my style eye! thanks for this, xo
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Sure. It's fun to travel back in time and see how women lived then.
DeleteIt really is an interesting subject - I enjoyed the exhibition about them in the Atomium in Brussels. They really have evolved over the years and I think they must be a much more comfortable and practical than the waist pinching ones of the early ones. :) Thank you for a lovely read on my break :D
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteAll of the airlines had great outfits for their stewardesses. Back then they were always in skirts or dresses. Now you see some in slacks. The style of the uniform gave an appearance of competence and authority as well as sensuality.
ReplyDeleteOf course, back in the day the passengers all dressed for travel. These days you see lots of sweat suits and even PJs on planes.
I know; you're right. I can't believe people wear pajamas to the airport.
DeleteThose stewardess outfits are to die for, and I'm especially loving the yellow and green ones. In fact, I wouldn't mind wearing that green one on an average day! Thank you for sharing so much awesomeness, Ally! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou, Suzanne and I need to find green ones in our sizes!
DeleteLove flight attendant fashion!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear! I was afraid I was the only one.
DeleteLovely uniforms, I would enjoy wearing something like this to work. I especially love the light blue one. I suspect it was the summer version of the uniform, still had to be a warm outfit. Thanks for sharing these images. Brings back memories of the game shows offering travel packages!
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DeleteThat is so fun! I love how colourful they are, but ooh, those look like double-knit polyester! I bet they were not comfortable to wear!
ReplyDeleteJohn Fluevog designed shoes for the attendants on one of the Air Canada lines here in Canada in 2013: http://www.nationalpost.com/m/canada+rouge+brings+fluevog+flavour/9785196/story.html
Oh, wow… I didn't know that about John. Thanks!
DeleteA Valentino uniform? Sign me up!
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You're on the list. :)
DeleteI’ve always found it so interesting what flight attendants have worn over the years. What a neat collection of uniforms!
ReplyDeleteI miss when we used to dress for things! It did create a little bit of extra magic.
ReplyDeleteExactly. When WE put in effort, experiences matter more. We pay greater attention and create better outcomes.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! Flying was so much more dignified...of course, you could also smoke on the plane, which doesn't sound great. But I think the uniforms make up for it, haha!
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