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Yes, a choker can be very attractive on almost any woman, young or old. But only if it is the classic 'Victorian' style, typically in black satin or velvet, not more than 1" deep and with a small jewel (single or cluster), brooch or pearl at its centre. An example: I wonder too if such a choker (with minimal embellishment) could look good on a man, worn with an open-neck shirt in, say, white silk? Certainly no more flamboyant than an ordinary neck-tie (such as Shyheels favours) or a foppish cravat.

I agree totally with the 'ideal female outfit' you describe, as exemplified by the pic above. But I think your period is a little out; whilst it started with Dior's 'new look' in 1947, it was not really everyday/high-street fashion until roughly the time when stilettos truly arrived in the mid-50s (and thereby completed the ensemble). I'm pleased to say that I was around then and very conscious of my surroundings; imho, the 'golden years' closely matched those of the rock-and-roll era: say 1956 - 1964. In other words, from when Bill Haley etc arrived and until the Beatles etc became too hippy and psychedelic (and Mary Quant's mini skirts and low heels had gained the upper hand, and thigh). OK, not all women abandoned the classic look you describe (thank goodness) but it became all too rare by the mid-60s, when I came of an age to truly appreciate it but scarcely to enjoy it, alas. If I could turn the clock back to, say, 1962 and be there again but 10 years older than I then actually was, I would be delighted - and want to stay.

I've always had a thing for them. They ought to be useful/practical for older women, as they hide the turkey-neck we older folk sometimes acquire. I'm growing one ..... Perhaps why they were popular in Victorian times across all ages? (Of women.) A thick/heavy choker was this years accessory. For a while, Kendall Jenner was seldom seen without one. Some images from a Natalie Chapman (choker designer) article that includes celebs wearing her products: Full article >> here << And to bring the thread right back on track, a picture of the designer (note leggings).

I tried to find some reasonable quality images from Buck Rogers, and couldn't find anything other than low quality screen shots. UFO and Space 1999 were British contenders for the 'close fitting' clothing prediction. It's been some time since I've seen a body that would suit a catsuit, with the possible exception of Bella Thorne. Both these pictures were taken a couple of years ago when she was 17. This one when she was 18. Not sure when this was taken. She currently has over 26M followers on social media. Sadly, she now has piercings that include her septum, which I always see as excess liquid dripping ...

Surely you mean "classic" rather than old? Hippy? The first generation of a post-war era. They witnessed regeneration and investment in infrastructure not seen in the UK (since the Roman visit 2000 years before). New social housing created on an industrial scale, new towns and new manufacturing built to support the increase in commerce. A time when young people thought the world a great place, where social migration was easily achieved by those who wanted it. Jobs a plenty. Government money providing a world-leading health service that was free to those that needed it most. If ever there was a point when Utopia was within sight, it was then. In the mid-sixties, science and fashion forecasters thought we'd all be wearing lycra based catsuits that showed off our perfectly formed slim/fit bodies, results of better eating and moderate exercise. Both results of the anticipated continued increases in the 'quality of living'. The forecasters did not anticipate personal entertainment centres (phones/tablets/video consoles) that would keep the populace hooked to their wifi connection, nor the advent of cheap easily available fat-foods. This two-part combination keeping the would-be lithe millennials, too fat for lycra catsuits to be anything other than unattractive. My 'fav' period during the last century, would be the late 40's early 50's. Everyone skinny (unless you worked in a canteen or a butchers). Women in long tight pencil skirts, heels, nipped in waist with wide belt, tight blouse with pointed bits, heavy eyeliner, and red-lipstick. I think I need to lie down ..... And an image by the greatest fashion photographer ever: John French.

I liked the sign I saw once in a wildlife park in Tasmania - "We have defibrillators on hand; if you need one please ask a member of staff..." I just love DIY defibrillation...