Bridal Fashions of the 1940s & 1950s by Brenda Sneathen Mattox

Bride paper dolls were especially popular during the 1940s and ’50s, and now we have a new book celebrating bridal styles from that era! From wartime simplicity to the romantic splendor of the postwar years, bridal fashion changed dramatically. Practical, graceful gowns of the 1940s gave way to the full skirts, tiny waists, lavish veils and feminine elegance that defined the 1950s bride. Brenda Sneathen Mattox brings both decades to life with her exquisite line work, beautifully enhanced with color by Julie Allen Matthews. This is a wonderful companion to Bridal Fashions of the 1920s and 1930s.