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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 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 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
- 1920s-30s Men's Shoes - A brief look at the changes in men's footwear
- 1930's Mens Summer Suits- A guide to 1930s Summer Fashion
- 1930s Mens Clothing Outfits- Put together one of these 1930s menswear outfits
- 1930s Mens Hats- Learn and shop for 1930s men's hats.
- 1930s Mens 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 Workwear Clothing- 1910-1960s men's workwear history
- 1930s Men's and Women's Westernwear- History of western clothing 1930-1950
Vintage Wardrobes- What people really wore 1910s-1960s
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The year of 1938 was a transition year between the Great Depression and the coming World War II. In fashion,…
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Vintage Raincoats, Jackets and Capes for Women
Reader Karin asked a great question: What did women wear in very wet climates? With all my research on warm…
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Simple, Natural 1930s Makeup Guide
Today we have a special guest post by vintage makeup expert Gabriela Hernandez, Founder of Besame Cosmetics. I asked her…
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Vintage Boots- Winter Rain and Snow Boots
Knee deep in snow? Sloshing through the mud? Dancing around rain puddle? When mother nature gets wet, what in the…
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Vintage Flats – History & Pictures
Question: I can’t wear heels. What flats can I wear with my [insert decade] dress and still be authentic? The…
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Retro Halloween Costume Ideas & Trends
I mentioned in my last article that I was up to my eyeballs in Halloween related madness. It has been…
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How to Dress Retro Vintage Casual for Men
Last week, I mentioned the trend for wanting/wearing vintage casual clothing is in high demand this year. Request for men’s…
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1920s -1930s Beachwear Summer Outfits- Great Gatsby Lawn Party
This past weekend was my 8th year attending the Lake Tahoe Great Gatsby Festival. It is always my favorite event…
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1930s Shoes History
Women of all decades love shoes, and the budget-conscious women of the 1930s were no exception. Smart pairs of…
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1930s Sewing Pattern History & Pattern Review
Although I haven’t been able to sew for a few year now, I have been dreaming of making a 1930s…
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