Exploring how to get a 1930s look on a budget by looking at the 1930s retrospective trend during the 1970s, inspired by Hollywood films
From Bette Davis to Katharine Hepburn, we take a look at the 1930s' most fashionable ladies.
(Image Source: Bing?) I've been in the mood for the past couple of months to make another 1930's inspired dress. But, with schoo...
In the 1930's fur was very popular in fashion- so were sequins and a long line - and the influence of movie stars on fashion began to grow. Perhaps the glamor was a needed relief from the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Or perhaps the popularity of that new medium "the talkies" and the ability to make more complex movies, such as musicals, made dressing up more glamorous and fun. The beautiful gowns of the 1930's are still a fashion influence today on the Red Carpet, but some things like wearing real fur is now out of date. Do you recognize the similarities to today’s fashion?
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Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.
1. Pyramid of Unas “The sword of Orion opens the doors of the sky. Before the doors close again the gate to the path Over the fire, beneath the holy ones as they grow dark As a falcon flies as a falcon flies, may Unis rise into this fire Beneath the holy ones as they…
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,
I absolutely love 1930s fashion. At first I thought it would never look good on my short and curvy frame because all the fashion images from the decade feature very tall and narrow silhouettes (the hand-drawn images were not realistically proportionate in the least). After giving a few 30s outfits a try, especially mixing separates,
Katharine Trousers in beige dogtooth by Vivien of Holloway. These reproduction dogtooth Katharine Trousers are my absolute vintage dream come true! I have wanted a pair of old-Hollywood 1940s style…
Let's bid the merry month of May farewell with a handful of graceful and flattering tea-length frocks from 1932! Dress 981 has a rather tailored air, with buttons at the hip, a smart center front inset, and a pleasing neckline treatment. Dress 2551 is a simple and neat affair - pin tucks at the neckline and wrists add distinction. Dress 2677 is slim, with crisp inverted pleats adding graceful flare to the skirt. Dress 759 has slimming flare, front and back panels from neck to hem, and sweet bows as accents. Dress 982 has a smart bodice closing, raglan sleeves, and princess seams the release into double inverted pleats. Now if only we could still order these mail order patterns! :-)
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The bias-cut is back in a big way
I absolutely love 1930s fashion. At first I thought it would never look good on my short and curvy frame because all the fashion images from the decade feature very tall and narrow silhouettes (the hand-drawn images were not realistically proportionate in the least). After giving a few 30s outfits a try, especially mixing separates,
From Bette Davis to Katharine Hepburn, we take a look at the 1930s' most fashionable ladies.
I love the style and sophistication of 1930s fashion and have amassed a large collection of sewing pattern imagery from the era on Pinterest and thought it would be nice to share some of them here…
I absolutely love 1930s fashion. At first I thought it would never look good on my short and curvy frame because all the fashion images from the decade feature very tall and narrow silhouettes (the hand-drawn images were not realistically proportionate in the least). After giving a few 30s outfits a try, especially mixing separates,
Dorothy Mackaill, 1930s. Her face, this outfit = perfect.
Early 1930s skirt pattern for a tailored look. Note the offset button placket on each.
“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
Hello dear readers, I've fallen in love with the 1930's. My favorite thing about the 1930's is definitely the fashion. Those were the days when every women took good care of their appearance, made an effort to be as well-dressed and presentable as they possibly can, regardless of their wealth or social positions. We always see Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers etc. on the big silver screen, but what about the everyday women? The women that went to the market, not the movie set? I love those scarfs, hats but especially the sunglasses... I'm wearing Hat: Rags 2 Vintage Sunglasses: Vintage Shop Scarf: From mom's closet Blouse: Vintage Shop Skirt: Sewn Shoes: Second-hand Jewellery: Vintage Suitcase for my Make-up & Bag: Gift Photo Safet Hadzimusic Photography | All Rights Reserved © 2013 Love, Idda van Munster
Looking at inspiration for 1930s necklines and collars to go with a new vintage blouse I'm going to make using Art Deco style fabric
Disney princesses are possibly some of the best known characters worldwide, and part of their appeal lies in their oldey-timey-ness. Each one is certainly a product of the period in which the movie…
It’s no secret, I love fashion from the past and thoroughly enjoy incorporating them into my present-day style. I enjoy showing you how to incorporate fashion cues from several eras into your modern-day style for a look that’s uniquely you. Personally, I tend to mix various fashion eras mostly ran
Hollywood Tries White Magic for Summer 1934- 1930s Fashion By Seymour for Glamourdaze.com THERE'S a childish lilt to Mary Carlisle's white gob hat with its navy blue streamers, but her reefer coat is nautical sophistication
1930s fashions were smart and well made. Read lots of information on the styles and find out how to make your own.
I scanned these photos from Sept 15th 1939 Harper's Bazaar magazine a year ago and set them aside, can you do that on a computer? The first image is a yellow satin embroidered silver gown the second is a pale pink with silver brocade both from Mainbocher's. Aren't these two lovely and so elegant, definately would call it dressing for a dinner party or perhaps a night to the theatre or opera.
Okay, and the plot is really fascinating and the acting is great and the men are hot and the music is really well done. But really, it’s all about the clothes, which are ON POINT. I had seen …
After taking a little break, we've returned to our Icon series. If you missed the Beginning of Celebrity or The Roaring Twenties then it's worth catching up on some serious fashion stakes! Now, back to one of the most sumptuous decades in fashion: You'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't drool over the glamour of the 1930's. Even the most cutting edge fashionista can admire the allure of Old Hollywood. In fact this era is so chok full of glamourpusses that I'll have to split it into two parts!!! Fay Wray An original 'Queen Of Scream' Fay's career took off after she starred in a series of horror and thrillers where she put her talent for fearful shrieking to great use. She rose to superstardom after she starred in King Kong in 1933. Fay continued to work right up into her 80's. Look at these fabulous tights! Carole Lombard Carole became the highest paid actress of her time and was considered one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. Costume departments and designers fought to clothe her. She married one of the biggest actors of the early 30's, William Powell. The marriage didn't last long as they were dramatically different: Carole was young and fiesty whilst Powell was more mature and serious. Carole then married Clarke Gable at a time when he was becoming a huge star and they were madly in love up until her death due to a plane crash at only 33. Jean Harlow Known in Hollywood as the Blonde Bombshell or Baby, Jean Harlow was as synonymous for her platinum blonde locks as she was for wearing tight, bias cut silk dresses. She was a hugely popular actress of her time who played both comedic and serious roles. It's hard to believe from all of the fabulous photos we see of Jean Harlow that she was plagued by illness. Her "platinum" hair colour was created in a weekly process using peroxide, ammonia, Clorox, and soap flakes! Not surprisingly it made her hair fall out. Jean starred in so many movies with leading men like Clarke Gable and William Powell that it seems like she had a long career in Hollywood, but sadly, she died at only 26, of Kidney failure, whilst filming Saratoga. Jean's dress was so tight for the film "Dinner at Eight" that she couldn't sit down and the director had this reclining perch made for her to relax between takes!!! Marlene Dietrich The sultry voiced diva with bedroom eyes definitely deserves to be on our fashion icon list. Marlene was no wallflower, she was comfortable with who she was an made no apologies if her behaviour shocked. She even said "no" to the Nazi's who wanted her to campaign for their side. Marlene married once and although it didn't last she never divorced. She had endless male and female lovers and totally rocked the androgynous look. I present to you Ms. Dietrich...
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Exploring how to get a 1930s look on a budget by looking at the 1930s retrospective trend during the 1970s, inspired by Hollywood films