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Western Style dresses - early 1960
These dresses are made of mostly cotton with scooped or sweetheart necklines.
It has waspie waistline which brings out women figure. The dresses are usually starched and worn with cancan petticoat to give volume to the dresses.
Excursion dresses normally costs $8 whereas work dresses, $12


Swimsuit - 1950s-1960s
Made of nylon and lycra
Is created when swimming become a popular sport in Singapore
‘Nelbarden’ swimsuit first appear in France in 194
There is zipper at the top and bottom for a more fitting silhouette


Stocking Nylon – 1980s
Usually worn by Office ladies

Platform shoes – 1970s
Made form plastic, metal and rubber
Usually worn with mini western dresses


Wedding Gown – 1980s
Made of silk satin, lace, beads, sequins and pearl
Made by one of Singapore’s earliest wedding designers Sylvia Kho, this wedding gown is a fine example of her embroidery and tailoring skills. The boat-neck dress with long train is embroidered all over with sequins, pearl and rosettes made of swiss lace. These appliquéd flowers give dress a three-dimensional look. The three-quarter sleeves are ruche at the end and decorated with sequins and beads.
- Very shiny
- Very conservative

Common accessories around that era?
Wigs- mid 1960s
Women wore wigs so that they can have different hairstyle without cutting their hair