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gowns of the 1930's are still a fashion influence today on the Red Carpet, but some things like wearing real fur is now out of date.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?
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 how to get a 1930s look on a budget by looking at the 1930s retrospective trend during the 1970s, inspired by Hollywood films
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,
Vintage Swimwear Photography: A dive into the glamorous beach styles of 1920-1930.
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
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...
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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
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.
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,
“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
From Bette Davis to Katharine Hepburn, we take a look at the 1930s' most fashionable ladies.
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.
I love getting to the Southern Oregon University library and scanning these vintage magazine photos. Here are some lovely dresses from Harper's Bazaar 1936, starting with this beautiful brocade. Harper Bazaar Sept 1st 1936, beautiful and so classy! Would love to see it in color, but most of the magazines really didn't do a lot of color until the 50s and 60s. A great pair of lounging pants, love the painted Koi, Harper Bazaar July 1939. Coat has hand blocked brillant fish on natural pongee, Hawaii. Harper Bazaar July 1939 from Gumps. Love the draping and details on these dresses, Haper Bazaar July 1939. And a few more lovey draping with very petty detail on these dresses, Haper Bazaar July 1939. Haper Bazaar July 1939, I so do not want summer to be over. and would love to wear this dress not only for summer but for other days too, unfortuanally I can't with winter coming. The caption on this photo shoot reads, 'Mrs. John C. Wilson wears striped tie silk, red and white for the dress, green and white for the full little jacket.' Harper Bazaar July 1939 Almost all white print splashed with bright red cherries and bright green leaves, Harper Bazaar 1939. dress at Bergdorf Goodman. Schiaparelli dess from Harper Bazaar July 1939, bleeding hearts on black with fuchsia hearts and yellow wings. Coming up are some photos from Mademoiselle May and June 1952. If you want a sneak peek, they have been posted on my Facebook at Oso Victoria Vintage go to photos to see them, lots of great vintage photos there. Until then....
Vintage Swimwear Photography: A dive into the glamorous beach styles of 1920-1930.
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 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…
Circa: 1930s DO YOU ACCEPT OFFERS? We do NOT accept offers or negotiate on pricing. We do offer layaways and have sales throughout the year. Shipping overages are always refunded. The summers are hot and you'll need something cool and crisp. Open lace work almost a pointelle geometric pattern dress with a V neck line ensconced in Ruffle with Oxblood detail thread. The faux buttons on the front placket are bakelite in Oxblood. The belt is red and looks replaced from the original - still looks lovely with it but not original. One little detail pocket. This slips over the head so please be aware when comparing the sizing. I got this for myself but the style just doesn't suit me sadly. See through you shall need a slip for the dress. The material is stretchy Label: Unmarked Fabric: lace rayon Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. * the two belt loops are undone and need to be sewn back to hold the belt. Small yellowish stain at bottom of skirting which I'll get some more photos up to show, not bad should come out with a little soak . The red circle belt has some tiny chips on the underneath near the edge to the plastic * Measurements: Would be a modern Medium (8/10) to large (about 10/12) Bust: 40" Waist: 31 -32" Hips: 41-42" Shoulder: 14" Shoulder to Waist: 18" Length: 47" IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ! We are more than happy to answer all inquires about your Vintage garment. We do not negotiate the pricing on items. We do offer layaway for 30, 60 & 90 days for full priced items only. Sale items are not available for layaway. Drop us a line if you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our store, we would love to accommodate you with a listing. All items are FINAL SALE. We provide measurements for you to check against your own measurements and all condition issues to help you make a sound decision. Completing a sale here will constitute your agreement to the 'Final Sale' policy. We do not accept returns so please make sure you have confirmed the item stated above meets your expectations. Please go to the 'Policies' section to see full information as well as our FAQ section. Thank you.
A photo of actress Joan Bennett in mid 1930's high fashion.
Exploring how to get a 1930s look on a budget by looking at the 1930s retrospective trend during the 1970s, inspired by Hollywood films
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
It was Confucius who said, “Study the past if you would define the future”. Historical pictures allow us to do just that. They depict some of the most important moments of the days gone by, which we can turn back to and analyze one image at a time. And learn something new with each one of them, whether it’s an old photo from a family album or a snapshot that made it to the history books.
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
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.
Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.
