“What did women wear in the 1930s?” -- The fashion of the thirties is usually overshadowed by the Great Depression, but the 1930s were full of glamour and style. Here you will learn about all the 1930s clothing and accessories women wore for day and evening events. You will also be able to create a
Clare Potter, an American fashion designer of the 1940s and ‘50s who helped invent women’s sportswear. Learn all about her and see her designs right here.
You’re not limited to thrift shops for a vintage inspired wardrobe. Sometime ago I wrote about modern accessories inspired by the 1920s, 30s, 40s. Today I want to show you modern shoes I have…
In previous decades, women would change clothes for every activity and for different times of day. As pockets were pinched by the economic decline in the 1930s, clothes that could be worn for multiple activities began to emerge. While one would not wear one’s house dress out to run errands, fine dresses were marketed as perfect for
Long before Bill Cunningham hopped on his bicycle or Tommy Ton launched Jak & Jil, photographers captured stylish women sporting Dior and Balenciaga on the street in black and white. As Diego Zuko gets ready to capture the style at the Spring 2015 sh
Model wearing a polka dot dress near Admiralty Arch, London, 1930s.
Sunglass style in 1939 AMAZING Biarritz 1935 MK and Ash have clearly been taking tips 1939 cedric shoes 1929 biarritz (Topshop your so late) Hermes 1930 day at the races foxy lady Helene Arples ♥ yes married to the jeweller 1939 Helene Arpels (as chic as can be) with amazing gloves and jewellery obviously wide leg trousers rule the day it's definatly time to invest in a hat for summer Schiaparelli swimwear Chanel Cannes 1939
Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...
The 1920s and 1930s are mostly associated with flapper dresses and Hollywood glamour. During the daytime, dresses were still the primary outfits, but that doesn't mean they were the only thing women wore. I had a few readers ask what kinds of casual '20s clothing or '30s menswear-inspired looks they could wear that involved pants,