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By blondepoet

GREAT HISTORY MOMENTS OF WOMAN'S FASHION

'Cleopatra, beautiful and powerful,used the rich indulgence of fashion, well to her advantage.


Better-off people wore wide clothes of white cloth
Better-off people wore wide clothes of white cloth

Beginning With Cleopatra In 69 BC-30 BC

69 BC-30 BC - CLOTHING WAS ADORNED WITH GEMS AND JEWELS

This evolution of changing fashion starts back in January 69 BC – 30 BC, with Cleopatra,a strong, beautiful woman whose magnetic sexual appeal won many a heart of some great, successful men. She used Ancient Egyptian fashion well to her advantage employing extravagant costumes rich in golds and jewels. In this era, the pharaonic headdress was high amongst Egyptian fashions and was worn often by Cleopatra herself. It has been reportedly said that Cleopatra was indeed quite plain, unlike the sultry beauty queen portrayed in Hollywood movies, but one must take into consideration that "beauty is in the eye of the particular era" of the time.

FASHION FACTS:

. Both men and women Egyptians wore transparent, pleated robes.

. Both men and women wore wigs which they changed every-day.

.The wigs were made from human hair or wool, and on special occasions curly wigs were worn.

. Being wealthy did not mean more jewellery, instead gold was worn with more transparent clothing.

. Slaves generally were naked.

. Sheep's blood was used to colour the lips of Egyptian women.



1194–1184 BC Troy
1194–1184 BC Troy

'The Victorian Era'from 1860-1900
'The Victorian Era'from 1860-1900

'The Victorian Age' 1860-1900

THE AGE OF THE INVENTION OF THE SEWING MACHINE 1860

Clothing was becoming more couture design led, and synthetic dyes were now available to produce more intense colours in the fabrics. Dresses were increasingly elaborate with enormous trains on the back of skirts. Indeed the unnatural shape of these extravagant skirts matched with slim bodices, created some very unnatural lines to the female form.

FASHION FACTS

. Loops were used to lift skirts up at the back creating drapery and fullness

. Towards the late 1880's dresses became more slimline, still with the bustle that the rich adored.

. This is perhaps the era where we see the largest quantity of material in any fashion garment.

The slim fitting trained dress with cuirasse bodice fashionable in 1876
The slim fitting trained dress with cuirasse bodice fashionable in 1876

'The straightfront corset'appeared in 1900 to the early 1910s.It was introduced to create the illusion of a slimmer waist by forcing the hips back and bust forward
'The straightfront corset'appeared in 1900 to the early 1910s.It was introduced to create the illusion of a slimmer waist by forcing the hips back and bust forward

Corsets

CORSETS APPEAR AROUND THE MIDDLE OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY 'YIKES GOES THE WAIST-LINE'.

It was said that by regularly wearing a corset it will achieve a noticeable reduction on the size of the waist. When they first appeared in the fashion world they were made from multiple layers of linen with wooden busks inserted to shape them. It shows the discomforts women have endured, and still do to this day all for the 'sake of fashion.' This certainly was an era for introducing the so called "Hourglass Figure."

FASHION FACTS

. 'Tightlacing' is a term applied to the art of applying a corset to achieve a reduction of around 2-4 inch in the waist. The wearer must wear the corset day and night to achieve this unnatural waistline. When the reduction finally occurs, the wearer is then fitted with a smaller corset, and the cycle begins all over again.

. Corsets were not just designed for the female species of these times, indeed some men also chose to wear the tight restrictive garment.

. Ethel Granger held the 'smallest waist' record documented in the Guinness Book Of Records up until the late 1990's. Her waist measurement was a frightening 13inches.

. The main purpose of the corset was to emphasise the hips and the bust, by clinching in the waistline as small as humanly possible.

'The Edwardian Corset'
'The Edwardian Corset'
The 'Romantic Edwardian Corset'
The 'Romantic Edwardian Corset'

'The Flapper Girls' of the roaring 1920's
'The Flapper Girls' of the roaring 1920's

The 1920'S Flapper Dress

FLAPPERS DID AWAY WITH CORSETS AND PANTALOOMS AND HENCE APPEARED THE.... 'STEP IN PANTIES'.

'Flappers' was a term employed for the women in the 1920's who cut their hair in short bobs and danced away to a new jazz style music.For so long woman had been purposely emphasising the female form, and yet in this new era, the fashion trends threw all this far into the wind. The new boyish look was now the new rage.

FASHION FACTS

. The woman's body now had a up and down look with the straight up and down dresses they now attired themselves with..

. Bras were actually sold to flatten the bust line not to emphasise it.

. This was a time in history where there was an obvious move away from the showing of the female curves in favour of this new look. Twiggy, Hollywood sensation, was living proof that thinness combined with a flat chest could take you quite far in life. Millions of women copied Twiggy's appearance world-wide.

1920's The corset was tosses aside as the new age 'Flappers' donned their new boyish look
1920's The corset was tosses aside as the new age 'Flappers' donned their new boyish look

The Mini Skirt Creates A Scandal In The Mid 1960'S

MARY QUANT WITH HER EXPIREMENTATION FOR A SHORTER SKIRT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN THE FAMOUS 'MINI-SKIRT'.

Who can forget that on 30 October 1965, the sensation Jean Shrimpton caused amongst the general public when she appeared on Derby Day, first day of Australia's Melbourne Cup carnival in a short white shift-style dress. Not to mention she was practically naked, devoid of her hat and her gloves.

FASHION FACTS

. The mini has ever since remained one of the most popular fashion icons in the entire world.

. In 1965 André Courrèges, fashion designer shifted the skirts away from body-hugging to a looser design, that give women more dignity to those who wished to wear it.

. Mini skirts seemed to lose a lot of their popularity in the mid- 1970's and was replaced by a longer skirt.

. It wasn't until the 1980's that the mini once again made it's sexy comeback.

.The mini has since then, also been adapted in a 'micro-mini,' and almost anything goes now in today's fashion world.


The 'Mini Skirt' shocked the world in the mid 1960's
The 'Mini Skirt' shocked the world in the mid 1960's
'Southern Belle'
'Southern Belle'

'The Retro Hippy' of the 1970's
'The Retro Hippy' of the 1970's

Hippy Fashions In The Late 1960's To 1970's

THE HIPPY MOVEMENT ANOTHER HUGE CHANGE IN THE FASHION WORLD SAW CLOTHES' SHOPPING IN SECOND HAND SHOPS AND FLEA MARKETS EXTREMELY POPULAR.

The Hippy Generation began to challenge gender differences, and brought in a new freedom to express one's self in a less complicated world of fashion. Women wore little or no makeup, while many also adapted the 'No- Bra look', by throwing away their bras.

FASHION FACTS

. Native American jewelry, head scarves, headbands and long beaded necklaces became popular.

. Bright coloured clothing was increasingly popular, and so was making your own garments.

. Some popular choices of clothing included bell-bottom pants, peasant tops, full skirts, retro look garments and tie-dyed garments.

'The Hippy Look' included brightly coloured clothing and  unusual styles,such as bell-bottom pants
'The Hippy Look' included brightly coloured clothing and unusual styles,such as bell-bottom pants

The movie 'Saturday Night Fever' created a huge explosion on the disco fever fashion market.
The movie 'Saturday Night Fever' created a huge explosion on the disco fever fashion market.

1970's Disco Fashion

THE DISCO LOOK WAS MEMORABLE BY ITS SHINY CLINGING LYCRA STRETCH DISCO PANTS AND SEXY SPANDEX TOPS.

Saturday Night Fever,had a huge impact on the fashion world, as women worldwide donned their satin flared silver pants with stretch sequin bandeau tops. This was certainly time to adorn the body into a stretch halter jumpsuit and join into the nightime hot disco action.

FASHION FACTS

. White clothing was also extremely favourable under ultra violet lights at night.

. Dress codes were now employed in nightclubs.

. Often a lot of this shiny, iridescent clothing women were now wearing was in fact, professional dance wear.

. Platform shoes were the perfect accessory for long silver flared pants


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'Disco Fashion' In the seventies. Clothes designed to show off the body and made in materials like figure moulding stretch Lycra were ideal.
'Disco Fashion' In the seventies. Clothes designed to show off the body and made in materials like figure moulding stretch Lycra were ideal.
A vast majority of 'Disco Wear' was in fact professional dancing gear.
A vast majority of 'Disco Wear' was in fact professional dancing gear.

WHICH BRINGS US TO OUR CURRENT WORLD OF FASHION, WHICH AS WE KNOW ALMOST "ANYTHING GOES."

In todays world clothing is made from even edible materials.In this picture 'Cloris Leachman' is attired in a cabbage dress
In todays world clothing is made from even edible materials.In this picture 'Cloris Leachman' is attired in a cabbage dress
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
As requested this is the closest I could find of my Blondepoet hippy dress.Is it bright enough for you? i reckon I outshine Gweneth LMAO
As requested this is the closest I could find of my Blondepoet hippy dress.Is it bright enough for you? i reckon I outshine Gweneth LMAO

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Pest profile image

Pest  says:
7 months ago

First! Now to red! Hi BP! i am liking the 70's fashion a lot. Mostly because i shop at the Salvation Army and I have to look good in bell bottoms. Another hit for me BP!

 

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
7 months ago

hey blonde goddess i suggest you wear those worn by Uma and Gwyneth! And don't forget to take pictures and share! :D

Darn! Second and staring right at Pest's hairy buns!

jjrubio  says:
7 months ago

I loved it BP....And I have worn a corset a few times...those suckers are tight!!!

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Anna Marie Bowman  says:
7 months ago

I have an outfit my mom gave me that she wore in the mid-70's. It's awesome!! Rust colored knee-high boots, brown jumper dress. It is one of my favorite things. I don't wear it often, though. I want to keep it. She actually wore it while she was pregnant with both my older sister, and with me!!

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Tom Cornett  says:
7 months ago

Cool Hub BP! Great choices! :)

goldentoad profile image

goldentoad  says:
7 months ago

the easiest one to take off in case of emergency is the one I would suggest to wear

Pest profile image

Pest  says:
7 months ago

I knew cris was trolling around! I beat him!!! bwahahhahahaha!

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
7 months ago

hmm pest i think i can beat myself thank you :D

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AEvans  says:
7 months ago

I love clothing period , but the vegetanarism is not me at all!! I am more retro and elegance. If I lived in the 1880's I would have love that fashion as well, wonderful hub, my friend wonderful hub!!!:)

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Pest  says:
7 months ago

You did notice the laugh! I beat all of you!

Topic: I can't imagine wearing one of those corsets from the 1900-1910 era! i have a hard enough time with the new fangled corsets!

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
7 months ago

but you do know that what i meant was i compete with myself.

stop imagining, try wearing so you'd know for sure :D

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Heyyyyyyyyyy guys hang on a minute I have a wedgie one moment brb

AEvans profile image

AEvans  says:
7 months ago

You guys moved through so fast, I couldn't even publish first....

I never knew you wore a corset,,mmmmm learn something new everyday....

Pest profile image

Pest  says:
7 months ago

Cris you...i love you man!  (what was that tv show?) 

AE, Me??? well yes, but dont TELL!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Gidday Pest let me just scroll up here and see what you have written again....Wow we share a common passion I go there all the time too. Omg such bargains there. I wish they would not staple the price tags to the top I keep getting holes in there when I pull staple out.

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
7 months ago

Pest

now stop that already before i start to believe :D what tv show? or you mean the movie?

AEvans profile image

AEvans  says:
7 months ago

ok I see I have ticked a lot of people off, mmmm that is o.k. so such is life....ciao'

Anna Marie Bowman profile image

Anna Marie Bowman  says:
7 months ago

PETA has gotten so wierd lately...who would wear a dress made out of cabbage??

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey Chris A LMAO okie doke will do but I would also like to try the cabbage dress too. I think if you kept a little mince in your purse, what an ideal lunch idea. Tear off a leaf and throw a little mince in and presto a cabbage roll hahaha

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

AE DON'T GO.....I am not ticked off, not at all. You know AE I was thinking if we put that Cleopatra head-dress on, how many minutes do you think we would last until we toppled over. That is the trivia question of today.

Hey JJ, ooooo do we get to see a picture of that. Is it one like the corset on this page, with wooden busks inserted. Oh I am trying to type so fast here excuse spelling...errors.

Hey Anna I would love to see you in that outfit too.Aren't some of the older designs just absolutley wicked.....

Hey GT, gidday ocker LMAO, sorry I am getting flustered trying to keep up here....just let me scroll up again............oh I am blonde lol can you interpret your comment....'in case of emergency' oh hell I should just laugh here and noone will know it went over my head jajajajajaj

Pest profile image

Pest  says:
7 months ago

never thought I would become a vegetarian, but!!!!!!

BP you have very impotent mail!!!!!!!!!

Anna Marie Bowman profile image

Anna Marie Bowman  says:
7 months ago

Pest, I know what you are thinking..."if I eat off her clothes, then she will be naked!  Dinner and a little fun afterwards!"  LOL! Though I hope you are thinking of someone a little younger than Cloris Leachman.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

hahaha Pest that I have to see. You in your little corset. Do you wear fishnet stockings too and red lipstick walking around singing "I'm Just A Sweet Transvestite" Hahaha

hey Tom thankyou so much for coming by please excuse this madness here. It is now under control I am 'a cracking my whip' on these naughty Hubbers.

AE have you gone.............sigh.

I don't understand you girls don't like the cabbage one.Don't you like Cabbage Rolls??

Pest profile image

Pest  says:
7 months ago

Anna!!!!! Ewwwwww I would not think of such a thing!    ***

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahaa Pest can you imagine what eating all those cabbage leaves would do to your.......wind problems LMAO. Lol Anna I hope so too I think she is 83 in that picture.That is what google said I am sure of it.I will check mail.

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AEvans  says:
7 months ago

I am here, just running back and forth since I hit my head on the tub things haven't been the same. Pest has been known to see swirly's , JJ' s arm is swelling uo from GT biting her and it has been that way for a week, and we are discussing cabbage rolls, do you know what cabbage smells like??? ewwwwwwwwww lololol

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Pest  says:
7 months ago

BP you have an ass load of mail from me.

AE...cabbage smells like mommas room ever 20-30 days...funny i never buy cabbage either.

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Brb dinner is boiling over I found a saucepan AE an Pest.Yahoo Ae is back wont be long I cooked tacos

jjrubio  says:
7 months ago

BP- As far as the corset...it was a kinky thing I did years ago...Burlesque Strip tease

and about the Cabbage rolls...funny..I wrote a hub about that weeks ago. I like them but yes they can give you Gas! But not me ofcourse...=P

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AEvans  says:
7 months ago

And I see Pest has taken a liking to those thingies, so I am off to see the Captain, he still loves me....lololo

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Elena.  says:
7 months ago

Those were some cool images/photos, Blonde! Commentary is very entertaining. I dig the seventies outfit. I mean.... what's NOT to love about THAT one?! Laugh!

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Anna Marie Bowman  says:
7 months ago

I LOVE cabbage rolls!!! I just wrote a Hub for this week's HubMob with a recipe! LOL! Just don't think I could wear cabbage.

AEvans profile image

AEvans  says:
7 months ago

I don't like the smell but I do love cabbage rolls myself.....:)

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahaha JJ you lie you lie ...Even you little fiery kitten must have to..errr ...let things out. Kinky oh my I can imagine you were a wild child...

AE you don't like the smell of cabbage I love it. Esp with onions. I am having tea with some of my relatives here. I was so embarassed as I have only one saucepan left, but they don't know.Cool Anna I must go see that later tonight, mmmmmm.

Hi Elena oh I know arent some of those seventies outfits incredible.I would wear that at a drop of a hat.Thankyou so much for coming by.

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

I like cabbage rolls stuffed with oysters from Aphrodite's gift box. I'd loveto see jj in that corset too, but not Pest. OMG then again, I'd like to see jj with no corset on too. haha

Oh, one more thang, did Cleopatra really begin in 69?hmmm intrsting

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cindyvine  says:
7 months ago

Ok, I have to confess, I did wear cabbage leaves at my granny's instigation when I first started breast feeding and my breasts were so full of milk I thought they were going to explode. Apparently, they're supposed to draw out the milk. I just ended up smelling like a vegetable patch. So, Pest admitted he used to wear a corset, or was it Cris? Have to scroll back up...

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Christoph Reilly  says:
7 months ago

Me like mine-skirts (drool). There are some excellent dresses for you up there, BP, but maybe you and I can play ancient Egyptians and you can be a slave, cause, you know, then you'd be....you know!

Very well done hub. You never cease to amaze me!

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Damn fine job of drawing a non-fashion conscience reader in BP....was a really nice and entertaining read, and a bit naughty....oh how I like naughty. You omitted the celophane dress pics though.....hmmmmm. Maybe if you couldn't find any pics of that you would model one yourself and share it with us.....only for historical perspective mind you......and damn it Chris and Pest.....don't you 2 go modeling it.

Laughing Mom profile image

Laughing Mom  says:
7 months ago

BP, I want to know which one is your favorite......

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Christoph Reilly  says:
7 months ago

R. Blue:  I'm sure you meant Cris, and not Chris, cause homey don't play that, although I would look fabulous!

R. Blue profile image

R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Sorry for the typo CR

Nermal  says:
7 months ago

A wealth of information. This is a very interesting article.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey C.C ohhh you are asking a technical question here shhhh before anyone hears.(i will go look it up again) Haha.Oh you are so naughty jj will be very flattered.

Cindyvine yahoooo,this is wonderful another woman who wants, or has actually worn cabbage leaves.LMAO I can just imagine those cabbage leaves stuffed in your bra hanging out at the sides filling up with milk.That is incredible I honestly never knew that cabbage was actually used for breast milk production.See people it is possible.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey master Christoph I am with you on the mini. A very sexy item for a woman to have in her drawer.That actually is not Uma,it was me at a premiere of my movie, "Mr Pumpkins Night Out,you may not have heard of it, it was a flop at the box office.I think you made a reference on the line

'Slaves generally were ......'(beep)If I am to be your slave I refuse to wear the head-dress either or I will topple hehe

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey R.Blue thanks for coming by. Cellophane now that is a very interesting proposition. I would be honoured.You will have to mail some sheets to me preferably red as my newsagent is closed. I can then work on creating a little number.I think Pest and Cris A would look rather cute in a sheet of it as well lol. I just still am having trouble imagining Pest in his corset, oh my.

Gidday Laughing Mom,wow, that is a great question. I shall scroll up and have a look here.....you know I really like that Troy look but I really like that purple dress with the white boots,that is my choice for myself anyway.Which was your pick???

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Laughing Mom  says:
7 months ago

I just logged back in and found your reply, BP.

For you, I'd say either the hippy look dress or the Disco Professional dance wear, although I'm sure you'd look absolutely amazing in any of them.

You made me laugh when you suggested putting on the head gear and seeing how long it took before you fell over! :-)

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh you are just beautiful laughing mom hahah,you are making me laugh now. Yes that dance-wear that is the little one that caught my eye. Haha honestly Laughing Mom by the time you put that head gear on then the dress with gold and jewels how is a woman meant to strut her stuff,she would be puffing along like a locomative train before she hits the corner hahah.

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Mighty Mom  says:
7 months ago

Great choices, BP. I did not know that the ancient Egyptians wore diaphanous clothing!

I've always wondered how did uber-curvy women adapt to the boyish styles of the flapper age and 1960s Twiggy/Jean Shrimpton minis. I'm glad today we have a blended, "anything goes" look that anyone can wear!

BTW, your "hippy" fashions -- the miniskirt, headscarf and bell bottoms outfit remind me of the curtains in my room as a teen. It's amazing I got any sleep with all that psychedelic color swirling around:-). MM

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Haha Mighty Mom oh dear oops maybe I have spelled the word wrong I may have to go check that one. Oh boy, yes, curvy woman must have had an extremely hard job,with those fashions. What a waste of a good bosom trying to flatten it out in the 20's.Fashion can be just downright un-practical LMAO. Haha you had curtains like that you must have been spinning in there MM.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

I can't see that word MM, if you are reading can you please tell me where it is

cindyvine profile image

cindyvine  says:
7 months ago

Have you seen some of the Japanese fashion? I went to Tokyo last November to this place called Harajuku - damn, can't remember if I've said it right, but you should have seen the fashion! OMIGOD, they have all these S and M shops there. Definitely porn movie clothes.

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh damn Cindy I would have loved to see that. When are we going there?? Tokyo, I wll get some air-fair quotes brb.

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G-Ma Johnson  says:
7 months ago

corsetes are coming back...can you believe that??? what a way to hide the fat.....or redistribute it..upwards??? Ha ha had some wine and read a hub by this new guy..r.blue?? hey I like this dude...but not more then the ones I already like...hee hee///G-ma Hugssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oooooo G-MA are u tipsy ? LMAO. You sound like you are. Oh I want what she is drinking. Yes I like this new dude too, I am trying to figure out which one of us he is. Do not fear,detective BP is here. Yes I am so glad corsettes are on their way back I have put a way a couple for a rainy day. Have you got a corset G-Ma,come on now reveal all of yourself to us. I loved your hug,here is one back. Hugssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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mayhmong  says:
7 months ago

May's fashion critics....

About the corset, I don't think my mom knows how to wear a corset, cuz she doesn't put something else over it!? Thank goodness she doesn't wear it in public.

Now I wonder how Cleopatra could wear something with all that weight down from them solid gold?! May be she's wearing a corset to hold her up?! I be flat as a pancake if I wear that?! (Its beautiful to show off, like for a few minutes before it wears you out)

As for the hippie chick style, the first thing that came to mind about hippie chic was the color of a nail polish by China Glaze. Strange huh? I like the style of the arm and legs flaring out. But the colors are a wee too bright. I really love the one before seeing that lovely cabbage dress. And wouldn't it be cool if someone made a dress out of banana peels or other fruit skin?

I find the mini skirts looks more adorable on little girls cuz they are not that noticable in my opinion.

As for the see through silky fashion, yeah, that'll get a lot of attentions for more fans. I see all the guys are already digging it. ;)

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

I'm diggin' it. yep, surely am woo-hoo I'm stalkin ya may

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Stalk away oh ye walrus stalker jajajajajajja

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

haha, I'd do more if i could. I'd fly to Oz on walrus

I'm all alone now

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey Mayhmong wow such a long comment. Did you like my bright colours in my dress.Haha I got to go with your mum on that one.Nothing over the top. Yahoooooooooo.Not in public though I have to say.I know that is what we were saying the other day,about all that heavy gear.It's got to hurt it just has to.You know I would not be surprised if there are other fruit dresses out there.I have seen all kinds of things condom,balloon,money dresses.I think wearing your favourite food would be a novel idea except mine is seafood,I would stink to death covered in crabs or shrimps hahaha

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahahaha C.C now that would be a sight to see you riding a walrus.Actually I can imagine that LMAO.What do you mean you are alone? WHere is your voice recording lol did you figure it out?

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mayhmong  says:
7 months ago

LOL yeah, lets get you covered up in anchovies with extra sauce. ;)

blondepoet profile image

blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oooooooooooo yea mayhmong let's do it. May as well turn it into a pizza haha

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mayhmong  says:
7 months ago

me and my big mouth, I forgot who I was dealing with?! >D

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Laughing Mom  says:
7 months ago

BP, did you ever see the movie, "The Nude Bomb"? It's this absolutely stupid plot where someone makes a bomb that makes people's clothes disappear. One of their solutions is to make all of their clothes out of food and vegetation. Not that I'm recommending the movie--I did say it was pretty stupid, but funny if you're in the right mood......

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

I'm not alone anymore. woo-hoo

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

C.C I was talking to you and you disappeared rasberry to you.

Haha Mayhmong I am going to make you a little dress made out of frangapani flowers send me your measurements.You are going to be the envy of every eye in this

Hey Laughing Mom oh I did I did.Oh god wouldn't you just love to do this.Better than X-ray vision.If I didn't want to see their bods I would make it out of bricks,if I wanted to see them nude I would make it from straw then I would huff,puff and blow their house down haha.

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

I have too many womens to play with tonight. haha

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Ohhhh you lucky man you. Well I don't have any men so you win :(

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

Hey, TOF,The Old Firm is back in town. We going to have some fun now. join him dear he's from NZ

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Where do I join him C.C. Where???

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

He posted on my walrus and penguin, and he is funny and smart too. Hey, I ain't won nuthin. and yer my #1

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

He posted on my walrus and penguin, and he is funny and smart too. Hey, I ain't won nuthin. and yer my #1

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

I am coming to have a look

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Misha  says:
7 months ago

LOL I always maintain that grils are best naked :)

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gjcody  says:
7 months ago

Interesting hub ...all of the fashions have been for the purpose of pleasing the men of each time. But the real question ...is ...are they ever satisfied?

Enjoyed your work ...thank you for sharing. ...my best to you!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey Misha hahaha now why would you think that? Ohhh that's right you are a man I think a lot of others will back this theory.

Hi gjcody that is a brilliant question. Could not be better said.I mean after all that is what a vast majority of us are doing.Great point..

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Cris A  says:
7 months ago

got your mail Deb! that's why i'm here :D

Oooh la la just as I thought (will copy and paste!)

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Lol Cris A no problem, R.Blue may have to do the cellophane though himself LMAO

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Princessa  says:
7 months ago

Loved it!! isn't fashion great?

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Gidday Princessa oh it is wonderful. Women are definetely better off when it comes to fashion they have the most choices with so many fabulous gowns,dresses,skirts. Things to make us look smaller or wider.Oh and all the amazing accessories to go with it.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Gidday Princessa oh it is wonderful. Women are definetely better off when it comes to fashion they have the most choices with so many fabulous gowns,dresses,skirts. Things to make us look smaller or wider.Oh and all the amazing accessories to go with it.

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Ivorwen  says:
7 months ago

Fashion is so much fun. I love the dresses from the 1800's, hoops skirts and all.

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

check your email my luv from the land of OZ

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Omg C.C I did boy they are fantastic have replied by mail. Boy you can sing so good I am amazed is there anything you cannot do.Yahooooo.That was unreal

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Raven King  says:
7 months ago

I really like that you included a photo of Cloris Leachman. Is she really wearing a dress made of cabbage leaves?

I think maybe we should adopt ancient Egyptian fashion you know when both sexes wore transparent clothing. hehe.

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

Oh go on now! you lie, but thanks. I 'll check my mail

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hi Nermal thanks so much for coming by I meant to reply yesterday but I got distracted, my apologies

Ivorwen I totally agree, the hoops, the corsets totally intrigue me.I think so many of those old dresses, the bustles etc are so feminine,wish I was around then

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

Ooooh Raven, good idea, but I vote we all just get together naked. I love it. woo-hoo

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Heyyy Raven King oh yes it is definitely cabbage leaves LMAO. Oh my Egyptian transparent fashion hahahah, I can see Raven King is a little kinky hehe. I totally agree, if we walked around in them, though, wouldn't there be a lot of distractions. We wouldn't get anything done at all but what a way to go....yahooo.

C.C it has just sent

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Haha C.C why the heck not,it has to be universal here though,not just a few. Mind you the weather here is starting to drop a little,I think I would get goosebumps LMAO

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

goosebumps, well I get them when i just see you. woo-hoo, read your note, thanks

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Ooooo you little Cassanova,what it is, is the arector pili muscles contracting therefore seizing the hair follicle to stand on end

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

A detective huh.....we'll see....and thanks for the compliments. You say it's getting a little cooler or nippley? errr....nippy? Sorry I went away for a while and fell so far behind.

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Hey CC...we've got a blond with a brain and a bod......arector pili muscles my butt....LOL

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey there R.Blue yes I am detective BP,I have a few men under me(rank) haha.My detective skills are just a little slow in coming. Lovely to see yourself back and in action. Arector pili muscles are very real R.Blue,we cannt dismiss them you know.Take off your gear and you will see them spring forth LMAO

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

If I take off my gear all sorts of things might spring forth in your presence. Taking off my gear....now there you go again...gosh I love to hear this one talk....hardly ever know what she's saying...but I make up my own interpretations....just must get me an Aussie dictionary....maybe get BP to give me an oral exam.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahaha R.Blue boy do you just crack me up. Yes I can manage the exam but you got to give me something to work with LMAO. Lovely to have your majestic presence on my page again, I will be doing one for men soon and I am going to ask you to model some stuff for my story.What you got to say to that one eh Mr R. Blue.The posty has just come so I got to throw a few things in the box so throw another shrimp on the barby, you big spunk you.

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Do I get to pose in a celophane swimsuit? Oh well...I'm off for the evening...I'm sure I'll be far behind when I return...feel free to talk about me while I'm gone.

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

Looks like a younger version of me ahs joined us. haha good for you RB. haha right about the arector pili muscles my tool too! haha I spring forth everday when I'm in her presence like a hardwire spring. twoing, ying, ying woo-hoo

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Pest  says:
7 months ago

C.C. easy killer...Wasn't it great when we could spring forth ..."boing Boing' every morn? Twoing is more like a broken spring!

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

That's why I wrote it that way. haha glad yer here Pest

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cindyvine  says:
7 months ago

BP In Tokyo in the district I was telling you about, you have some strutting around like goths in S & M gear, others wearing little bo peep outfits, and others dressed like their favorite Anime characters, and then of course you have all the Elvises...Mmm, maybe I can do a hub on all that...

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey guys and girls I am so sorry I just got home. Damn you would not believe what I have done this time. Saturday I locked myself out the house, we tried to break in with a key card,grrrrrrrr, didn't work. Now I finally get a letter in the mail from Google,my first one, I have only been home 10min and I can't find it. #@####*!

Yes R.Blue the clear cellophane is in your department as I think it will suit you Blue. You have a little time up your sleeve to practise some designing haha. Pest will be modelling the male corsets, and C.C will be modelling men's G-strings.

Gidday C.C so you think R.Blue is a younger you, oh my word you are right about that hahaha. Haha your arector pili muscle is like a jack in the box boingggggg boingggggg LMAO.

What you saying there Pest. You use the term "used too" in past tense, surely it is still fully operational lol. You boys are just downright corrupting my little innocent arector pili muscles hair follicle theories hahah. You start getting the corset pics ready now.

Hey Cindy I can't wait to strut around in this weird attire.I have heard we have to take off all our diamond rings before we go there. That's kool with me as I don't have any LMAO,my biggest diamond is my heart. Shines like a candle internally.I think a hub on it would be nice so I know what I am in for. Anyway how did you end up there in the first place haha, it just clicked with me that question.

 

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Hey....I'd be glad to be a younger version of CC if I could have half his talent. I knew I'd miss a lot.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey R.Blue they are all snoring. ZZZZZZZZZ.If C.C thinks you are a younger version of him then you must be. You are intriguing me, it is like I am talking with someone that I can't put my widdle finger on. I make a lousy detective grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.Give me some clues..pleaseeeeeeeee. I beg of you.I will give you a piece of pizza that I am having for tea.What is your fav flavour?You like a bit of the ole Italian big fella' LMAO

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Raven King  says:
7 months ago

I knew you are talented and so funny! Sorry you locked youself out of your house.

Today is April 7 my birthday and I almost broke the key in the mail box. Almost. We must be kindred spirits!

Have a super great day!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh my R.Blue ohhhh that song..that voice..i am in a trance......(hits wall)...where am I....what is happening....oh Barry......who is Barry......what am I doing.....can't focus.....I'm going to faint....my knees are collapsing (hits wall again)...what is my name...oh Barry

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

LMAO Raven King haha the Blonde fever is catching on. This is for a special someone are you ready for it:

Happy Birthday Mr President(oops wrong song) Raven King

Happy Birthday to you,

You are so sweet and lovely,

Happy Birthday to you.x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0xx0xxx0x0x0x0x0x0xx0x0x0x

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Raven King  says:
7 months ago

Thanks! You fabulous Blonde!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

It was my pleasure Raven King you rock

C. C. Riter  says:
7 months ago

I'm checking on a vaction schedule for a trip to Brisbane, maybe fall. I will see Toowoomba, and I want you to model see through Egyptian for me please.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

hahaha C.C

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Lisa HW  says:
7 months ago

Good Hub, blondepoet. (I wonder where I could get one of those Cleopatra "hats" to wear to the supermarket. :) )

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey Lisa HW lol, wear one of those to the supermarket and it's a guaranteed way to end up on the front page of the newspaper. Darn that thing must be so heavy,good way of knocking out one's brains LMAO.Thanks so much for your comments

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Mr Nice  says:
7 months ago

Hi blondepoet! Well, I think you don't need to wear anything. You will look gorgeous in natural dress.....hahaha.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh Mr Nice you are so nice LMAO. Lolololol.

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AEvans  says:
7 months ago

Could you imagine they change the wig and never washed their hair yuckkkkkkk!!! I love the clothing back then but could not imagine, no dentist, or shampoo , conditioner , deodorant etc. I would have died. :)

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh I know how stinky they were,they also used to put mercury crap on their faces and kill themselves, just to have white skin,and crocodile excrement for mud packs.LMAO. If we were there AE we would have taught them some hygiene lol.Oh did u get the video haha

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mayhmong  says:
7 months ago

I just had to return here and check out what new fashion will come back alive. Huh what's that? Some new fashion tips? Is there something better than mercury or crocodile crap for better skin?!

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SweetiePie  says:
7 months ago

I would have loved to have paid dress up in some of the closets of past fashionestas. Very fun hub!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahah mayhmong let me see some new fashion tips. Well here is the newest fashion trend currently hitting the world market. I expect you will be wearing one soon. Great boost for women with small breasts

http://www.myinterestingfiles.com/2007/10/new-t-sh

Yes crocodile poop and mercury, too extreme loool, they say woman from the Victorian Age bound their face with a steak at night while sleeping, as it has very rejuvenating properties....just when you try that one haha make sure you are alone at nght.Also HAPPY EASTER TO YOU.XOXOX

Hi SweetiePie firstly I adore your new avatar. I am right with you on dressing up lol. I just adore some of those bygone fashions. Oh it would be amazing. What I like about a lot of the older eras too, is that there is not this stick thin trend which is around now, which is so unrealistic and ugly. Back in those days a woman had real curves and so it should be.Happpppy Easter SweetiePie.

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lafenty  says:
7 months ago

Great hub. Very interesting to see how fashion changed over the years. I went to highschool in the 70's and it was hip-hugging bellbottoms, mini skirts and hot pants.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hey lafenty that would have been fantastic. Did you enjoy wearing those fashions? I absolutely love the clothes of the 70"s

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

got my own chat room yahoo

http://www.chatmaker.net/chatap/rooms/blondepoet/ if anyone feels like a chat

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cindyvine  says:
7 months ago

hey BP, did you get my email?

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh yes I got it, am so excited, just got it an hour ago LMAO

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whiteorchids  says:
7 months ago

I will take the disco dress as it is so sexy and adorable too!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hi whiteorchids, I totally agree, it is just gorgeous. I wish a lot of my favourites would come back in fashion again, it would be a blast.

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Tom Rubenoff  says:
7 months ago

In 1973 I wore a lavender pinstripe vest and matching bell bottom pants with a ruffled white-and-purple shirt.  I was ahead of my time by about 15 years.  I could have been the artist formerly known as Prince. 

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Benson Yeung  says:
7 months ago

Hi Blondie,

thanks for dropping by to say hi. I'm OK but have been busy working on my new experiment, a cluster of medical blogs http://doctorshealthtips.com

I intend to learn from the exercise as well as create jobs.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Haha Tom I would have loved to see that chic combo on you. Indeed with all your talent you could have pushed Prince well and truly off the charts.(em..err...can you sing though that is the question LMAO)

Hi Benson wow it is great to hear from you, it has been awhile, I wish you the very best in all your new projects, I clicked on the link to have a look, wow you must be so busy these days,looks great.

badcompany99  says:
7 months ago

Wear the mini skirt and that nice see thru top, methinks you would look good in it !

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hahaha badcompany99 methink so too LMAO

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jajeisan5892  says:
7 months ago

hi

nice hub

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Hi jajeisan5892 thanks so much for coming by

badcompany99  says:
7 months ago

Hotttttttttttttttttttttstttttttttttttufffffffffffffffffffff : )

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh I am blushing ........thankyouuuuuuu

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Randy Behavior  says:
7 months ago

You are a vision Blonde!

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

And I must admit...those are a nice pair of double letters.....never mind me folks...I'm just babbling.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Thanks Ashley for stopping by

Aww Randy you are a pretty amazing vision yourself if I do say so...

Haha R.Blue that has gone right over my head. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that it is 3.00am in the morning here. I can't believe I am still up, couldn't sleep. :(

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Randy Behavior  says:
7 months ago

I think he means DD.

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Oh my that never occured to me RB looool...I think I need to employ you as my translator.....it pays well.....lol

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Randy Behavior  says:
7 months ago

Didn't you take gutter linguistics in high school Blonde?

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R. Blue  says:
7 months ago

Now...that Randy Behavior is a genius....had to tell BP what Sin Divine was yesterday.

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girly_girl09  says:
7 months ago

Thoroughly enjoyed this article! Absolutely love fashion history and you really put together a great resource here. Thanks!

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Lol what is gutter linguistics RB....

Hey RB I will miss Sin Divine I think she said she was off for the weekend sigh :(

Hey girly_girl09 thanks a million I tried my best :)

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gr8archer45  says:
7 months ago

WOW, amazing hub!I never knew many of the facts you listed above. I can see how much research you conducted for this one. :)

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blondepoet  says:
7 months ago

Thanks so much gr8archer45, yes I did do a little homework LMAO

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GeneriqueMedia  says:
6 months ago

Still my favorite Hub of yours, thought I'd comment.

Dresses are swank. And fashion is a guilty pleasure of mine.

G|M

P.S.

Love the loud dress. ;)

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

oh thanks so much GM it is my favourite too. This one has received by far the most hits. Damn I would love to wear all of these.xox

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GeneriqueMedia  says:
6 months ago

In truth, me too.

But I'm missing the bust. ;P

xox

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

oh I have plenty that is my pic, above. I will share with you LMAO

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GeneriqueMedia  says:
6 months ago

haha, oh so kind. ;)

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

GM it is my pleasure :)

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compu-smart  says:
6 months ago

Hi blondepoet!

I popped by because I thought YOU need help deciding which dress to wear!:D nevertheless, I have enjoyed this visit! lots of info which amazed me!

The hipster, disco and mini skirt styles are right up my street!:P

Uma Thurman and gwyneth paltrow's outfits looked very tacky! Not sexy at all!!

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
6 months ago

I really like only catsuits and spacesuits...and scuba suits. lol

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

Gidday compu-smart LMAO hope you decided on one for me. I agree with you on those two dresses. Showing too much especially in the way they did goes beyond sexy.

Hi Patty, oh you like scuba suits? Are you into diving yourself?

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GeneriqueMedia  says:
6 months ago

I'm into diving into Hubs. While wearing blondepoets dresses. ;)

BUMP!

G|M

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

Hahaha GM don't bump too hard or I will have to dial 000

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earnestshub  says:
6 months ago

Another great hub blondepoet, and lots of good information about fashion in the past. I like the freedom of dress the young ones are in to now. I am looking after my 16 year old at a home party on Saturday night, so will see the kids in their finery.

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

Hey earnest. Fashion is just crazy. So did you like my own dress. The very bottom pic. I thought it would fit well here lol.

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Princessa  says:
6 months ago

Great hub and wondeful dresses... which one to choose? One for every day and mood :) How boring would life be without fashion!

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

Oh Princessa fashion is just amazing isn't it. It certainly would be a sad sad world without it. Us girls have it much better than the guys I think, so many more choices. Thanks heaps for coming by.x0x

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lxxy  says:
6 months ago

Linkbacked, hope you wub. =)

http://hubpages.com/hub/genderosity

Your fan and friend,

lxxy

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blondepoet  says:
6 months ago

Hiya Ixxy how's it hanging? Oh a link shall follow...thanks Ixxy....:)

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mistywild  says:
6 days ago

great hub! thanks for sharing, gald it's 2009 for sure!

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blondepoet  says:
5 days ago

Hey Misty yes I am glad it is 2009 too where almost anything goes. I don't fancy being strapped into those corsets that's for sure lol.

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