Living through similar age makes me smile, Mom also excellent in sewing most our clothing did have an eye to guide you with colour and style to fit your personality not always follow trends.
First years of work it was compulsory to wear dresses with tights or stockings, no mini skirts were allowed, in fact one young lady lost her job due to not listening to the rules of the day.
Pants suits were ever so much more comfortable, still enjoy Capri/Toreador/Peddle Pusher shorts in our weather.