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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.

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,

Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.

This piece is an original vintage photograph from the original negative, shot by Laszlo Willinger in 1939. It depicts German actress, Marlene Dietrich, with her "The Spoilers" co-star, Randolph Scott. This photograph is hand signed and the image measures 13 x 8 inches. The framed dimensions are 21.5 x 16.5 inches. Note: The photograph has a small tear on the lower right and the frame has minor scratches. Please see attached images.

(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gowns of the 1930's are still a fashion influence today on the Red Carpet, but some things like wearing real fur is now out of date.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?

Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.

I love all of the pants, slacks, trousers, etc. from the 1940's. I especially love seeing the women wear those fantastic high waisted pants. I love the menswear feel, the nautical feel, they're the best! I have tried for a while to find a pair at the stores I frequent that look suitable. No luck. After driving almost everybody nuts, I finally decided to just attempt to make some, hoping to find a pattern that I liked. I am not a intermediate sewer, but I think I am out of the beginner stage... So, after months of dreaming, I am finally working on a pair of my own, using a repro pattern by Simplicity, pattern #3688. I made a pair out of muslin first, just to see how they fit, look and feel. I really like them, it's the look I want to go for. Thank goodness. I did have a few bumps in the road, but I was able to manage, my grandma helped me out. After procrastinating for a few weeks to make the 'permanent' pair, I got a little energy/confidence boost and decided to go for it. It was now or never. So far, I have to put in the zipper, waistband, and the hem. I'm so happy it's coming together. The biggest struggles I think I have are the zipper and waistband. I will post the finished product, hopefully they turn out! Ivy

I was planning to show you my newest makeover this week, but the photo shoot didn't happen, so it will have to wait until next week. Meanwhile, here are some 1930s images that are my most recent favorites. I love to browse them for inspiration either for actual garments, or...

Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.

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…

And so ends the seasonal Olympics for street style photographers in Paris! Also known as Fashion Week, it's the time of year when these professional people-watchers jump through hoops to capture the hottest outfits of the City of Light, taking their cues from legends such as the Sartorialist and Bil

Symptôme d’une économie en berne, la mode des années 30 marque un retour à une garde robe classique empreinte de morosité. Mais c’était sans compter l’invention de vêtements audacieux, l’apparition de matières révolutionnaires ou encore l’influence stylistique des premières grandes stars du cinéma.

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

My first love of all the vintage retro decades was with the 1940s. Perhaps because clothing was similar to that in the 1980s, the decade I grew up in, and I subconsciously wanted to relive those times? Hmm, maybe. The reason doesn't matter, but the love for 1940s clothing, especially 1940s dresses, does. You can

Kära läsare! Tillsammans med de fantastiskt kreativa och drivna donnorna bakom Vintagefabriken drar jag nu äntligen igång hårkurser för skapandet av de eftertraktade vintagefrisyrerna. Jag har länge t

A Two-legged revolution, by Betsy Blodgett

The following are links to some ready-made or custom made Regency dresses, new empire waist dresses, sewing patterns, cheap regency era costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories ideal for your unique Jane Austen, Emma, and Bridgerton outfit. Look at Cottagecore for even more soft, romantic trendy fashions. Regency Jane Austen Dresses & Shoes The time of

A typical teen wardrobe choice of 1949 -

A typical teen wardrobe choice of 1949 -

What's that? More pages of beautiful 1940's dresses? Okay sure! So many of these are super simple in the best day-wear sort of way, and w...

Skirt hems drop dramatically in January 1930 - What did Hollywood most glamorous women think of the new longer skirt fashion of 1930 which heralded the beginning of the austere era? Photoplay Reporter Lois Shirley

The following are links to some ready-made or custom made Regency dresses, new empire waist dresses, sewing patterns, cheap regency era costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories ideal for your unique Jane Austen, Emma, and Bridgerton outfit. Look at Cottagecore for even more soft, romantic trendy fashions. Regency Jane Austen Dresses & Shoes The time of

Her greatest hits, from coveralls in the '40s to '70s Gucci glamour.

I'm reviewing the gorgeous 1930s style Sylvia Two Tone Pumps in by Chelsea Crew from Royal Vintage Shoes in my latest post

Photo via: Giant Pants of the '30s Super inspired by this photo of actress Joan Bennett from the 1930's that looks like it could have just been shot yesterday! Bennett's outfit feels super current wit

Concise illustrated history and tutorials of 1930s Makeup styles and cosmetics from the 1930s golden age of Hollywood glamour.

Browse free vintage patterns, retro hair tutorials and affordable vintage clothing. Enjoy diy fashion crafts and classic style inspiration

It's party time. Don one of these fabulous and timeless vintage inspired cocktail dresses for your party attire. Embracing the styles of the sparking 1920s, elegant 1930s, classy 1940s, flirty 1950s, and swinging 1960s, these new vintage cocktail dresses will set you apart from the crowd. The little black vintage dress was a go-to party

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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.