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Learn about Art Deco era 1930s fashion history and how to dress in 1930s style clothing with these detailed guides. Whether dressing up for a 1930s themed event, finding a costume for a play, or doing research for a book we can help you step back in time.

1930s Fashion History for Women

  • 1930s Fashion for Women- An introduction to 1930 clothing styles for women
  • 1930s House Dresses- History of the house dress and hooverette
  • 1930s Day or Afternoon Dresses- History and shopping guide
  • 1930s plus size fashion - Inspiration through photographs of average to plus size ladies
  • Where to buy repro 1930s dresses- shopping guide online
  • Wide Leg Pants and Beach Pajamas
  • 1930s Womens Shoes - Learn about and buy 1930s style shoes
  • 1930s Sweaters- History of women's sweaters / jumpers 1910-1930s
  • 1930s Coats and Jackets - overcoats, furs, casual jackets
  • 1930s Jewelry Styles - Popular styles of 1930s jewelry
  • 1930s Hats- Women's hat style during the 30s
  • 1930s Hairstyles- 1930s hairstyles for long hair
  • 1930s Makeup- The best authentic 1930s vintage makeup guide.
  • 1930s Playsuits- As known as Rompers, I show you peak at one of my 30s summer looks.
  • 1930s Swimsuits - History in Pictures
  • 1930s Lingerie Styles - Bra, slip, panties, girdle, and more
  • 1930s Sewing Patterns- Women's Reproduction Sewing Patterns
  • 1930s Fashion Colors and Fabrics - A guide to  women's color and clothing materials
  • 1930s Handbags Fashion- History and buying guide
  • 1930s Wedding Dress - History of wedding gowns and accessories
  • 1930s Outfit Ideas- autumn, winter, spring and summer outfits

1930s Fashion History for Men

  • 1930s Men's Fashion- Learn all about 1930s men's fashion.
  • 1930s Men's Suits -  Pictures of men's vintage 1930s suits
  • 1930s men's casual fashion- How to dress on the weekends
  • 1930s Workwear clothing
  • 1930s Men's Shoes - A look at the changes in men's footwear
  • 1930's Men's Summer Suits- A guide to 1930s Summer Fashion
  • 1930s Men's Clothing Outfits- Put together one of these 1930s menswear outfits
  • 1930s Men's Hats- Learn and shop for 1930s men's hats.
  • 1930s Men's Ties- Read about tie history then shop for new 1930s pattern ties.
  • 1930s Men's Swim Wear - History of the 1930s, 1940s & 1950s swim trunk
  • 1930s Mens Sewing Patterns- Vintage reproduction men's sewing patterns form Victorian to 1960s
  • Vintage Inspired Men's Clothing- 1920s to 1960s men's clothing retailers to shop from
  • 1930s Men's and Women's Westernwear- History of western clothing 1930-1950
1930s Men’s Eye Glasses and Sunglasses Styles

1930s Men’s Eye Glasses and Sunglasses Styles

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Men’s 1930s Glasses, Sunglasses Men’s 1930s eyeglasses and sunglasses remained unchanged from the 1920s.Most frames were round with a center…
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1930s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos

1930s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos

1930s Fashion History

Through the camera lens of 1930s African American fashion, culture, and clothing at home, church, casual days, work and portrait…
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1930s Men’s Shirt Styles and History

1930s Men’s Shirt Styles and History

1930s Fashion History

1930s Dress Shirts Men’s 1930s dress shirts were not very different than “classic” men’s shirts today. Thin vertical stripes, windowpane,…
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1930s Tuxedos and Eveningwear

1930s Tuxedos and Eveningwear

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

After a casual turn in the 1920s, men’s evening formalwear took a turn back to the elegance of the Edwardian…
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Tall Vintage Repro Brands

Tall Vintage Repro Brands

1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History

Vintage reproduction and vintage inspired clothing usually does not accommodate tall sizes. A few brands are starting to offer long…
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Vintage 1930s Formal, Party Dresses History

Vintage 1930s Formal, Party Dresses History

1930s Fashion History

Vintage 1930s evening dresses, cocktail dresses, formal gowns, prom dresses, and party dresses were all long, sleek, and sexy. The bias…
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1930s Glasses and Sunglasses History

1930s Glasses and Sunglasses History

1930s Fashion History

By the thirties, white gold,  gold filled and shell glasses were still in vogue. Pince-nez, rimless frames, bifocals, and even…
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1930s Coats and Jackets History

1930s Coats and Jackets History

1930s Fashion History

Women’s 1930s coats were shaped to follow the natural curves of the female body — a change from the oversized…
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1930s Outfit Ideas | Autumn, Winter, Spring Inspiration

1930s Outfit Ideas | Autumn, Winter, Spring Inspiration

1930s Fashion History

I absolutely love 1930s fashion. At first I thought it would never look good on my short and curvy frame…
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1930s Men’s Workwear, Everyday Clothing

1930s Men’s Workwear, Everyday Clothing

1930s Fashion History

The working classes — mostly poor farmers, miners, factory men, carpenters, mechanics, railroad engineers, and shop keepers — were the…
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Vintage Capsule Wardrobes-  1910s-1960s

Vintage Capsule Wardrobes- 1910s-1960s

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· 1960s Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

What is in your closet? The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes from…
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1930s Plus Size, Curvy, Mature Fashion Inspiration

1930s Plus Size, Curvy, Mature Fashion Inspiration

1930s Fashion History

Looking at 1930s fashion illustrations or the leading ladies of the silver screen, one might question if there were women…
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1930s Men’s Casual Fashion

1930s Men’s Casual Fashion

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

As full weekends and reduced weekday hours became more common in the 1930s, so did the desire to get out…
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Men’s Swing Dance Clothing, Vintage Dance Clothes

Men’s Swing Dance Clothing, Vintage Dance Clothes

1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· Dance Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

  So, you have bought your tickets to your next swing event and are planning what you are going to…
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1930s Lingerie Styles – Bra, Underwear, Girdle, Stockings

1930s Lingerie Styles – Bra, Underwear, Girdle, Stockings

1930s Fashion History

With a change in women’s fashion from flat chested tubes of the 1920s to a natural feminine silhouette, women’s 1930s…
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Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes

Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

Holiday parties, galas, dinners, and winter balls have begun and with it a plethora of questions about how to accessorize a…
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1937 Fashion, Clothing Styles

1937 Fashion, Clothing Styles

1930s Fashion History

1937 Dresses 1937 Men’s Suits 1937 Separates – Women’s 1937 Men’s Casual Clothing 1937 Women’s Shoes and Accessories

1930s Hairstyles for Long Hair

1930s Hairstyles for Long Hair

1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History

I have the perfect hair for styles prior to 1910 – long, thick, curly, and with enough bobby pins it…
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1930s Hat Styles | Women’s 30s Hat History

1930s Hat Styles | Women’s 30s Hat History

1930s Fashion History

What the 1920s did for womenswear, generally, the 1930s did for hats. The Jazz Age restructured traditional silhouettes into more…
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1938 Fashion | Dresses, Coats, Hats, Shoes

1938 Fashion | Dresses, Coats, Hats, Shoes

1930s Fashion History

The year of 1938 was a transition year between the Great Depression and the coming World War II. In fashion,…
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