At-home clothes from 1951

For the winter, after dinner with guests, everybody used to sit on the rug to watch television. And for the women sitting on the floor in a short, tight cocktail dress or an elaborate gown was both impractical and not graceful. Hence the successful solution of the at-home clothes - colorful, comfortable and fashionable, in which a hostess can safely relax on the rug. The fabrics used are warm, tough velveteens, jerseys and flannels made into full skirts or slacks, which range from slim red overalls to full harem trousers. 

strapless slacks on floor viewer combine tight pants and top in one piece (Frances Sider). Sweater is home trimmed.






Soot black pants in velveteen and jersey top are brightened by a silk apron (all Clare Potter) and gold straps sandals (Julianelli).




















Seraglio trousers that look like a skirt when wearer is standing are stripped wool, worn with a brilliant velveteen top. (both Sportwhirl).



















Formal flannel with brick wall pattern is used for bagre top and full skirt (both Anne Fogarty). Jeweled slippers are made by Clix. 


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