The Lady in Outdoor Dress has an s-bend shape imposed by her corset and emphasised by her frilled bodice and flared skirts.
The Gentleman looks like a millionaire in his fur trimmed overcoat.
The Girl wears a coat with matching cape and fur trims. (Still available in dollshouse scale - see Josie)
The Lady has completely reversed her shape with her hobble skirt tapered to the ankle and a vast hat on her head.
The Gentleman in Formal Dress could be going to a wedding today as his outfit has not changed one bit.
(Also available in dollshouse scale - see Raymond)
1925 in the reign of George V
What a difference a few years has made to this Lady. Her silk Afternoon Dress has a dropped waistline and short skirt. She wears her cloche hat pulled down over her eyebrows. The long string of beads, scarf and clutch purse were favourite accessories.
The Gentleman in Casual Dress wears plus-fours and sweater as knitwear has become fashionable for the first time ever.
The Lady in Evening Dress shows a bare back in her bias-cut gown. Her hair has been given the first 'permanent' Marcel Wave. (A similar version is available in dollshouse scale - see Margot)
The Gentleman in Evening Dress is almost identical to his predecessor in 1855, but with improved tailoring. (Also available in dollshouse scale - see Leslie)
The Lady in Utility Suit wears flat shoes to run to the air-raid shelter and a rather silly hat.
The Gentleman in Lounge Suit has probably got his design from America, which is why he looks a bit like a gangster.
The lead in fashion is now passing from the wealthy to the young as they have money of their own for the first time and freedom to spend it as they wish.
The Young Lady has a net petticoat under her full skirt, bobby socks and her hair in a pony tail.
The Young Man wears his 'Teddy Boy' suit, crepe soled shoes and hair with quiff and D.A.
1964 in the reign of Elizabeth II
The Young Lady's mini dress has an 'op-art' style motif. She wears 'kinky boots' and her hair style was devised by Vidal Sassoon.
The Young Man wears his 'Beatle' suit, notable for the braided edges without collar or lapels.
'Hippies'- Representatives of a notable sub-culture that had a wide influence on both dress and attitudes, drawing on many nations for inspiration. This is where the caftan entered the western wardrobe and for a brief happy time we all believed in 'love not war'.
The Young Lady wears a 'peasant style' outfit as first shown by St. Laurent in 1973 and with us ever since. The origin of all the subsequent 'ethnic' looks.
The Young Man wears a suit with flared trousers over a black shirt, open at the neck to show his medallion.
The Lady wears a 'power suit' with padded shoulders and split skirt. £10 (One only available at this offer price) In stock
The Young Man is in 'New Romantic' fashion with silk shirt, trousers and sash and 'Doc' boots. This outfit was based on Vivienne Westwood's 'Pirate' collection. £10 (One only available at this offer price) In stock