Hjördis Tersmeden. American fashions bought in 1945/1946

“Americans like to wear long trousers, usually in thin, flexible material with an accompanying coquette blouse. The example Mrs. Tersmeden bought home is lemon yellow coarse silk with the pants over the tight blouse. This one has no sleeves – just a small ‘wing’.”

“Most American shoes have extremely high but strong heels, straight and preferably angular. This example is in suede with a high platform sole and straps.”

“This bag is a wonder of subtlety in black soft leather. It can be folded in the middle and become tall and narrow, it can be worn on a strap over the shoulder or buttoned over the wrist.”