Gentlemen (or ladies shopping for gentlemen), dressing up like a true Downton Abbey gentlemen is not very difficult to do….
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1920s Fashion History
Women's 1920s Fashion
- When to wear what- a good place to start learning about 1920s fashion.
- Dresses! History of house dresses, day dresses, afternoon/party dresses, two peice suits and formal evening/flapper dresses.
- A special look at plus size 1920s fashions is a must for "non flappers."
- Casual women's clothing such as skirts, blouses, sweaters, and pants.
- All about fur coats
- 1920s Shoes for Women
- 1920s Stockings - History of stockings, tights and socks
- 1920s lingerie - bras, panties, slips and corsets
- 1920s nightgowns and pajamas
- 1920s hats and headbands- beyond the stereotypical styles.
- Jewelry- the most common styles you need to know about.
- Gloves- History of gloves from 1900 to 1960
- 1920s Purses- Read about beautiful 1920s purses, handbags and shopping bags.
- 1920s Swimsuits- Learn about swimwear in the 1920s
- 1920s Parasols, Beach Umbrella Fashion History
- 1920s Sunglasses and Eyeglasses
- 1920s Nightgowns, Pajamas and Robes History
- 1920s Outfit Inspiration- Women 20s Costume Ideas
- Great Gatsby Style for Women- Learn how to dress for a 1920s or Great Gatsby themed event.
- Get inspired by these easy women's costumes you can make from new or thrift store clothing. For early '20s and Downton Abbey costumes check out this handy guide.
- 1920s non-flapper outfits- pants, separates, casual, non dressy outfits
- 1920s Casual Outfits with Pants for Women
- Vintage Wide Leg Pants & Beach Pajamas History
- 1920s winter clothing - winter weight dresses and separates
- 1920s Makeup tutorial and history.
- 1920s Hairstyles for women
- The 1920s One Hour Dress Pattern- Read these tips before you sew a 1920s dress with this pattern. Find a BIG list of 1920s sewing patterns- new, reproduction and vintage patterns.
- 1920s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos
- 1920s Apron History and Patterns
- 1920 Fashion Year Clothing for Women and Men
- 1921 Fashion, 100 Years Ago from 2021
- 1920s Nurse Uniform, Maid, Waitress, Servant
- 1920s Tennis Clothes | Women's and Men's Outfits
1920s Men's Fashion
- 1920s Men's Fashion: What did men wear in the 1920s?
- 1920s Men's Suits - Learn about the styles of 1920s men's suits.
- 1920s Men's Suit Fabric Swatches
- 1920s Men's Pants / Knickers / Plus Fours
- 1920s Men's Shirts and Collars
- 1920s Men's Sweaters
- Men's Vintage Sweater Vest History
- 1920s Men's Coats and Jackets
- 1920s men's neckties is an interesting read.
- Men's 1920s hats styles and Men's 1920s Hat Etiquette is fascinating.
- 1920s Men's Shoes History- snazzy choices for dapper men
- Accessories- gloves, glasses, canes, watches, and cuff links.
- 1920s Workwear, Casual styles
- Men's 1920s Formal Wear - Learn about tuxedos in the 1920s.
- Men's Vintage Gym Clothes
- 1920s Men's Hairstyles guide.
- Men's Underwear and pajamas in case you are curious. Slippers too.
- Men's 1920s Swimsuits history and tutorial.
- 1920s Men's Outfit Inspiration & Costume Ideas
- Accurate 1920s Classic Car Show Costumes
- 10 Easy 1920s Men's Costumes Ideas / Outfits
- 1920s Men's Workwear, Casual Clothes
- 1920s Men's Vintage Casual Outfit Ideas
- Men's Vintage Boating Outfits, Sailing Clothes
- 1920s Tennis Clothes | Women's and Men's Outfits
- Great Gatsby Style for Men- Learn how to dress like the men in the Great Gatsby movie
- Dress like Robert Redford in the 1974 Great Gatsby movie
- Dress like Peaky Blinders gang
- Boardwalk Empire Men's Clothing- Learn about creating your own Boardwalk Empire (TV show) style clothing ensemble.
- 1920s Gangster Style- Learn to dress like a 1920s gangster such as Al Capone.
- Men's Vintage Clothing Brands- Where to shop vintage, reproduction and inspired men's clothing.
- 1920s Men's Sewing Patterns
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1920s Fall & Winter Fashion- Dress, Coat, Hat, Shoes
Reader Maria wrote to me asking about 1920s winter fashion that is warmer than the typical short “flapper” dresses. With…
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1920s Men’s Hairstyles and Products History
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Authentic 1920s Makeup Tutorial
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Roaring Twenties 20s Party Outfit Guide
A roaring twenties themed event is one of my favorite decades to dress up for. It is both incredibly glamorous…
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1920s Hairstyles History- Long Hair to Bobbed Hair
Make no mistake. In the 1920s, a woman deciding to cut her hair was serious business. Simply put, long hair…
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1920s Makeup and Beauty Products History
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1920s Men’s Accessories History: Gloves, Watches, Belt, Spats, Sleeve Garters
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1920s Jewelry Styles History
1920s jewelry took a turn to simplicity and Art Deco “modernism” in all styles from rings to necklaces, and bracelets. Out…
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1920s Handbags, Purses, and Shopping Bag Styles
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Romantic Downton Abbey Wedding Guest Dresses
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1920s Men’s Underwear and Socks History
Out with white, in with color! In the 1920s, men’s underwear and socks became just as colorful, if not more so,…
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Find Downton Abbey Style Dresses in the UK
Downton Abbey style dresses continue to grow in popularity as new seasons come out. With season four ending in…
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1920s Lingerie History- Underwear, Slip, Bra, Corset
The slim silhouette and lighter style of dresses in the twenties also had a dramatic effect on women’s 1920s lingerie….
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1920s Swimsuits- History, Sew & Shop- Women’s Bathing Suits
A bathing suit made of…wool? That’s right. In the 1920s, the idea of going to the beach and actually getting…
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1920s Rolled Stockings & Trendy Tights
Roll ’em girls roll ’em girls Go ahead and roll ’em Roll ’em down and show your pretty knees Roll…
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1920s Men’s Hat History & Hat Etiquette
“On the rim of a skyscraper’s forehead I looked down and saw: hats: fifty thousands hats Swarming with noise of bees and sheep, cattle…
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