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KatGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 29-Jul-16 11:12:34

We're giving away a limited edition scarf designed by Emma Greenhill, and a signed copy of Les Parisiennes in hardback.

What did it feel like to be a woman living in Paris from 1939 to 1949? These were years of fear, power, aggression, courage, deprivation and secrets until - finally - renewal and retribution. Even at the darkest moments of Occupation, glamour was ever present. French women wore lipstick. Why?

In enthralling detail Sebba explores the aftershock of the Second World War and the choices demanded. How did the women who survived to see the Liberation of Paris come to terms with their actions and those of others? Although politics lies at its heart, Les Parisiennes is the first in-depth account of the everyday lives of women and young girls in this most feminine of cities.

Read author Anne Sebba's article about Parisian fashion, and tell us which was your favourite decade for fashion for a chance to win a limited edition scarf designed by Emma Greenhill, and a signed copy of Les Parisiennes in hardback.

This competition closes on 29 August at midday. Les Parisiennes: How the women of Paris lived, loved and died in the 1940’s by Anne Sebba is published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson and is available to purchase on Amazon and all good booksellers.

Envious Wed 10-May-17 16:09:13

Would you believe I just received my scarf!!! Long story but I relied on the male of the species to post it to me. shock It was well worth the wait!!! I do love it and I sincerely thank the gransnet team. Can't seem to download a picture of it! Is it because this is thread is now closed? hmm

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 01-Sep-16 14:56:04

Congrats to Envious who has won this competition! Please check your emails.

Dottyhols Mon 29-Aug-16 22:41:45

The swinging sixties - maybe it was the fashion, or maybe it was the memories.

diva1977 Mon 29-Aug-16 16:52:04

1920 'S so glamourous and feminine

danipea Mon 29-Aug-16 16:19:50

The 80s was my Favourite it was very colourful, the hair was whacky. I remember men wearing a lot of makeup for a while.

Mildred Mon 29-Aug-16 12:23:51

Loved the 30s have seen sewing patterns from that era and if you were a larger lady you were called outsize, very non pc.

tishist Mon 29-Aug-16 11:56:45

Loved the 20s, so stylish

molly57 Mon 29-Aug-16 11:54:32

I loved the style during the 2nd World War years especially sweetheart necklines.

emziemay Mon 29-Aug-16 11:51:29

Looking at old family photos, there may not have been much money around but the ladies in my family looked so stylish in the 40's. smile

LaurensMum Mon 29-Aug-16 11:28:06

I think the 80s were the best for fashion - bright colours and wild!

GeorgeW Mon 29-Aug-16 04:11:51

I think the 1920's looked fun & glamorous, well if you had the money!

jamielmdjs Mon 29-Aug-16 02:21:41

the 40s

bc1616 Mon 29-Aug-16 00:30:59

I love 60s fashion, mini skirts were so cool!

suzieo1 Sun 28-Aug-16 23:51:38

I think the 50s. Lovely dresses and the men looked great too!

sharon103 Sun 28-Aug-16 22:51:35

I loved my teen+ years growing up and the fashion in the 70's. The best years of my life.

Jess9887 Sun 28-Aug-16 22:41:35

I wasn't around hen but I love the 50's all of he big skirts and big petticoats. My grandma (who loves this sight) has made me love them xx

SIDNEY65 Sun 28-Aug-16 21:18:58

I loved the 70's with flares and bright colours.

chrisfh Sun 28-Aug-16 21:11:25

I love the 1950s, with its rockabilly dresses, net petticoats, wiggle dresses, just love the style of that era.

Dessallara Sun 28-Aug-16 21:06:20

70's smile

peanutmum Sun 28-Aug-16 20:56:20

It has to be the sixties, such bright, bold outfits.
Fun to wear to match your mood

chimpbob Sun 28-Aug-16 19:26:14

I loved the 60s and wore mini skirts all the time

seamus8 Sun 28-Aug-16 19:24:01

1965 to 1975 when every Thing and every body changed we were not kids any more we were young adults with dreams and some of the things we wore, how the hell did we get away with it

manxie Sun 28-Aug-16 19:15:20

I wish I was around for the 50's. Both the women and men seemed so glamourous. Ladies fashion celebrated woman hood and it must have been such a welcome from the make do and mends approach of the war.

villagefox Sun 28-Aug-16 18:34:06

Love the 50s dresses and skirts never looked so great - got to love netting for lift smile

Adotty1 Sun 28-Aug-16 18:27:43

The fun of the fashion in the feisty seventies has got to be the best time for me. I used to make a lot of my clothes back then - with my mother's help, though not always her approval. One outfit, a long crocheted waistcoat over scarlet hot pants, was a particular favourite. I remember wearing it to a friend's wedding, teamed with high white boots. Ah, happy days!