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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
1920s Evening Gowns & Dresses History by Year
Historical inaccuracies aside, the 2013 Great Gatsby movie’s depiction of the infamous party at Gatsby’s mansion was a showcase of…
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1920s Day Dress, Tea Dress, Afternoon Dress History
The most popular party to attend or host in the summer months was an outdoor tea or garden party. Often…
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1920s Dress History, Daytime Dresses – Pictures of 20s Fashion
Once housework was done, 1920s women would put away their house dress and apron and head out for the day….
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1920s House Dresses History, Sewing Patterns
If you do a picture search for 1920s dresses online or in museum collections, you get an overwhelming selection of…
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What Did Women Wear in the 1920s? 20s Fashion Trends
To properly answer the question “What did women and men wear in the 1920s?” would depend on what they were…
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1920s Fabrics and Colors in Fashion
When I first picked up a vintage 1920s clothing catalog, I read the descriptions about dresses made of voile and…
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What Clothing Cost in the 1920s for Women
Between in the 1900s and 1920s, women’s dress went from seventeen layers down to four, and nineteen yards of fabric…
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Roaring 1920s Dance Styles – Charleston, Fox Trot, Texas Tommy
Dancing and Fashion! Ahhh, now we get into what got me interested in vintage fashion in the first place (You…
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Brooks Brothers, 1920s Men’s Fashion Designer
“A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” – Oscar Wilde Just as every woman of the 1920s…
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Great Gatsby Men’s Shoes – 5 Popular Styles to Wear
The 2013 Great Gatsby movie has renewed an interest in vintage mens shoes. And why not? 1920s shoes set the…
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1920s Fashion Designer Jeanne Lanvin
It takes a talented designer to create a look that both mothers and daughters not only want to wear but…
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1920s Robe de Style Dress
What was a woman to do in the 1920s if she did not want the boxy chemise silhouette of a…
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Great Gatsby Costumes for a Couple
Last Friday, I organized my little costume society to dress up and attend The 2013 The Great Gatsby movie premiere….
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1920s Plus Size Fashion in the Jazz Age
The iconic image of a woman in the 1920s is the flapper. A photo of a tall thin woman in…
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1920s Flapper | History of Flappers in the 1920s
Where the name 1920s flapper comes from is not exactly clear. Some claim it has to do with the…
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1920s Patterns – Vintage, Reproduction Sewing Patterns
Getting ready for a full year of 1920s Gatsby themed events means turning my sewing room into a 1920s fashion…
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A Brief 1920s Men’s Fashion History
Like the 1920s era itself, men’s fashion history of the Jazz Age was driven by youth. Young men returned from…
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1920s Women’s Fashion History- Part 1
“It was an age of miracles, it was an age of art, it was an age of excess, and it…
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Roaring 20s Fashion: The Jazz Age
It may have only been a year or two on the calendar, but the lifestyle of the Roaring 20s was…
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