Easter Outfits from another Century

I think this idea that Eileen had for posting our Easter outfits of years ago was really cool. I love nostalgia and this is it! As you will see, I come from a time before color photos when I was real young. The first photo is of my brother and I when I was about 3 or 4 years old. I do remember that the little coat and bonnet set was navy and white. I really love navy for Easter...maybe with yellow, one of my favorite colors.

The next photo is from 1952. I was almost 5 years old and look, I am wearing the same coat, minus the white color and cuffs. My mother certainly got her money's worth from that little coat. I think it still looks cute...especially with the new bonnet and tiny corsage! Of course the shoulder bag really makes the outfit!! My brother is 5 years older then me....gotta love the fedora....he looks like a mini Humphrey Bogart!!

My last photo is of me, my Mom and my brother. I was almost 8 years old for this Easter. I remember this Spring coat very well. It was an unusual color....something like a fuchia/orange. The material was extremely nubby and the collar scratched my neck when it was buttoned up. I loved that purse. It was a clear plastic with pretty flowers painted on. My Easter bonnet was just a little something on the back of my head. I don't remember it. Let's not forget those white gloves...always had these each year...probably the same pair for many years in a row.

I just realized that these Easters were mostly about coats....wish I knew what little dresses were underneath. Of course I wouldn't be able to tell the color anyway. That is weather in NE Ohio!

There you have it....Sandy at Easter when I was little. Wow...heavy memories!