Maternity dress by Maternally Yours, 1964
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Maternity dress by Maternally Yours, 1964
A maternity dress for the expectant mother in rose-pink cotton with flounces of broderie anglaise on the elbow length sleeves, unexpectedly roomy under its cleverly shaped shallow bodice - from Maternally Yours. The little girls dress is from Grade One. Date: 1964
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1964 Blooming Dresses Expectant Maternity Motherhood Pregnancy Pregnant Wear
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This photograph showcases a beautiful maternity dress designed by Maternally Yours in 1964, a time when fashion for pregnant women began to shift from drab and shapeless garments to more elegant and feminine options. The expectant mother wears a rose-pink cotton dress with delicate flounces of broderie anglaise on the elbow-length sleeves. The unexpectedly roomy under-bodice, cleverly shaped to accommodate a growing belly, adds a touch of elegance and grace to the mother-to-be's silhouette. In this photograph, the mother and her little girl, dressed in a Grade One dress, are captured in a moment of blooming motherhood. The 1960s, a decade known for its social and cultural transformations, saw an increase in the celebration of womanhood and the feminine form, reflected in the fashion trends of the time. This maternity dress is a testament to that shift, allowing pregnant women to feel beautiful and confident during one of the most significant moments in their lives. The soft pink hue of the dress, combined with the intricate broderie anglaise detailing, adds a sense of delicacy and femininity to the image. The mother's radiant smile and the little girl's innocent gaze add to the warmth and tenderness of the scene. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the beauty and joy of motherhood, captured in a moment of timeless fashion history.
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