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Tube socks add an old-school athleticism, while fishnet or sheer socks bring a delicate contrast

Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations

The neckline plunges down to the empire waistline where smocking comfortably hugs the figure down to the natural waistline

Revisiting them now is a powerful reminder of a time filled with pure, unadulterated fun

There are of course obvious issues with the illustrations - the models legs can sometimes be a little unrealistic and some illustrations for plus size women are still drawn with the same template as the misses patterns - but that's a whole other kettle of fish that we might discuss another time