Engagement? Wedding? Advice please (+tidy and colour if anyone has time)

[tommyfromri]

Hi, A colour version for this one.  , Tommy

[Trishanne]

Some coloured ones from me
Pat

[maccalenny]

Thank you all so much - they have completely taken my breath away. I feel very emotional looking at them - it seems to bring the people so much closer. Thank you.

And to Jim - that is so helpful. And I too am relieved that the big hairdo was not destined to last! I'd wondered about Charles's sideways pocket so that is interesting too.

Many thanks to everyone for their contributions.

[jim1]

One piece outfits started to become popular during the Edwardian period but were pretty much the preserve of the wealthy. They were to some extent impractical as daywear unless one had several & someone to wash & iron them. The 1890's blouse & skirt aka the Alexandria line were far more popular as they were interchangeable & that remained the case up until around 1918/1920.
Although some women did have wedding dresses a good up to date outfit that could be worn afterwards was considered a better option. Hair styles on the other hand cost nothing & women could keep up to date with the latest styles.
Fortunately this style of pompadour didn't last long.
Today men also have a modern pompadour.
How times change.

jim

[Ruskie]

Thank you Jim - that all sounds very logical. 

[Jan Ann]

Sorry, I cant help with anything but I just wanted to say - what fab photos to have - they're great
xx
Jan Ann

[Brit2015]

 

[maccalenny]

Many thanks again to everyone for the information and the beautiful pictures