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Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

1930S Playsuits
Striped playsuit with shorts with matching 3/4 length coat or a linen suit with trousers & jacket with large patch pockets. A wire-haired fox terrier sits nearby

The Proclaimers Scottish pop group 1987

The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955
A stunning, bold front cover design featuring a tall and elegant woman wearing a simple black strapless evening dress and a sumptuous lime green wrap with matching choker necklace

Suffragette Womens March 1912
In October 1912, six women left Edinburgh to walk 400 miles to London, gathering signatures en route in support of Womens Suffrage. The march was organised by Mrs

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret - George V Silver Jubilee
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose waiting before the start of the Thanksgiving Service marking King George Vs Silver Jubilee at St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1935

Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra
Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon (Mrs Fred Wildon - pictured on left with cello) and her Bijou Orchestra - a musical quintet. The Wildon family ran orchestras of various types during the summer in

Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1936
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman attired in a matching leopard print hat and muff set

Patriotic Finnish Girl
A young, blonde patriotic Greek girl wears a brimless fur hat with a flag cap badge & a fur-trimmed scarf whose design is based on the flag of Greece

Female / White Dress 1930S
A woman sits on a bench out in the sunshine, wearing a white cloque dress with a low-cut back and a green velvet sash; she has a matching jacket and hat

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Cup and saucer filled with tea

Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway
Fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of a soft woollen suit worn with green kasha scarf and gloves. The second outfit, a red coat made of soft suede, worn with a matching scarf and waistcoat

Livng Room by Betty Joel
A light living room with wooden floor and matching wooden furniture. Date: 1933

Christmas children sledging
Four small girls dressed in matching festive red capes and with fur muffs share a rather long sledge decorated with holly, forming a very pictureseque scene as they whizz down a snowy slope

Misfitz - Spoony. early 20th century

Barefoot Days Thornaby Teesside 1969 1969

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Green Dress 1938
A short sleeved dress, with interesting bodice detail, made in green woollen jersey and worn with a matching green hat and white bow tie and wing collar. Date: 1938

Printed matching shorts and shirt outfit, 1956
Gaily patterned Italian shorts and shirt in a multi-coloured cotton from Finnigans. Date: 1956

Britannia and Eve magazine, September 1932
Front cover illustration featuring a pretty 1930s woman in casual attire. She wears blue trousers with a matching short-sleeved jacket and white camisole and holds a straw hat with blue ribbon

Can-Can (Postcard)
A girl with skimpier underwear than usual for can-can dancers shows us her matching knickers

Virginia and Vanessa Stephen, in St. Ives, 1894 (b / w photo)
XJF354224 Virginia and Vanessa Stephen, in St. Ives, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winter fashions
Two ladies model the latest winter fashions from Paris, featuring dresses with matching fur-trimmed coats and jaunty hats. Date: 1916

Jeff Lynne, singer, songwriter and lead singer with The Electric Light Orchestra, pictured outside the house he bought for his mother and father, Nancy and Phil Lynne

Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764872 Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 11.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree)

Chinese men in matching traditional dress
2911181 Chinese men in matching traditional dress; (add.info.: 1875 Chinese men in matching traditional dress, c1870s.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple, smart dress with matching lightweight jacket Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - long summer dress and short mini dress with pleated skirt (in matching fabric) Date: circa late 1960s

Shoot for Jaeger - blue and black check woollen coat with hat in matching fabric - dark gloves Date: circa early 1970s

Model in outdoor suit - cycling
Model in matching outdoor suit of knickerbockers (bloomers / plus fours) perfectly designed for cycling. Date: circa 1946

Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat
Glamorous model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat with matching fur hat and fur collar. Date: circa late 1950s

Model in an outdoor botanical setting (Kew Gardens?) in tunic waistcoat with matching skirt and tights. Date: mid 1960s

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (2/2) Date: 1956

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (1/2) Date: 1955

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Nootka, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Nootka, c1797

Modification du costume parisien... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Modification du costume parisien... 19th century. Parisian sketches - Modification of the Parisian costume

Child's Dress and Jacket, c. 1937. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Child's Dress and Jacket, c. 1937

Hans Per Persson's children: son Paul (b.1892-05-06, died 1912), daughter Anna... 1898-1900
Hans Per Persson's children: son Paul (b.1892-05-06, died 1912), daughter Anna (b.1894), daughter Berta (1896-1917), 1898-1900

Ida and Selma Larsson from Risätra, 1890-1900 Creator: Lars Olsson Akerman
Ida and Selma Larsson from Risatra, 1890-1900

A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1766850 A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 (ceramic) by Ravilious

A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura)
1765112 A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura) by Italian School; 32x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds)

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, (Torvill and Dean) appearing in 1982. Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are English ice dancers and former British, European

Prince William (walking along) with a 2 year old Prince Harry (being held by his nanny Barbara Barnes. Pictured in December 1986. Picture taken 7th December 1986

Moscow Army February 1990

Twin sisters Tamara and Samantha Mallett have both entered the same Beauty Contest to find the Worlds Most Beautiful Bunny

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Matching through the decades: From Harvey Nichols to The Proclaimers, fashion has always been about finding the perfect match. In this 1953 advertisement from Harvey Nichols, we see a stunning display outfits that exude elegance and sophistication. Fast forward to the 1930s, where playsuits became all the rage for women seeking comfort and style in their matching ensembles. In 1987, The Proclaimers took Scotland by storm with their catchy tunes and iconic matching glasses. Their unique sense of style perfectly matched their energetic performances on stage. Speaking of matches made in heaven, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret showcased their royal bond during George V's Silver Jubilee celebration, donning matching dresses fit for princesses. Music wasn't the only thing bringing people together; Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra entertained crowds at Margate Pier with their synchronized melodies while dressed impeccably in coordinating attire. Fashion magazines like The Tatler highlighted autumn trends in 1955, showcasing how even nature's colors could be matched flawlessly. But it wasn't just about fashion; it was also about unity and empowerment. Suffragettes marched proudly in 1912 wearing sashes that matched their determination for women's rights. Britannia and Eve magazine captured this spirit beautifully on its January 1936 cover featuring a patriotic Finnish girl adorned in reds and whites - a true symbol of national pride. Not all matches were without controversy though; Misfitz Dolls featured Golliwog dolls dressed alike but sparked debates around racial stereotypes. However, amidst these complexities emerged timeless beauty as seen in an elegant white dress worn by a woman in the 1930s or an exquisite Art Nouveau headdress that perfectly complemented any outfit. From advertisements to music groups to historical events - whether it be through clothing choices or shared values - there is something magical about finding your perfect match.