A young woman has spent up to £10,000 on 1950s vintage fashion and accessories to embrace her "authentic self." Claudia Lou, 21, from Warrington, Cheshire, has built a collection of over 100 dresses, ...

Claudia Lou, 21, has always adored the old movies and has always been a fan of the feminine style of clothing. Now she boasts a wardrobe of more than 100 dresses - including an original 1950s prom gow ...

Vintage clothing is a popular choice for Americans ... From left: Shannon wears the 1950s coat; and looks inside a pocket. From left: Shannon wears the 1950s coat; and looks inside a pocket.

By day, Paper Dress Vintage could be any retro clothing shop. Mannequins wearing 1950s dresses and 1970s silk shirts stand in ...

It was taken in 1961 at Yeadon Police Ball. The women are all dressed in the figure-hugging garments typical of the 1950s and early 1960s. Defined waists and full skirts were the order of the day.