The 1950s gave us a vast wardrobe to dress in. It was the first decade that made fashion affordable and diverse enough to require the purchase of new clothes frequently. Women’s 1950s clothing was sold in coordinating sets to make mixing and matching easier, but also to help women choose outfits that were classy and … Read More about 50s Outfits – 20 Ideas from Casual to Classy

I get it. You’re going to a one-time event or dressing for a school play, or you’re a broke college student surviving on cans of soup. Money is tight, budgets are small, but you need a ’50s dress NOW. Most quality vintage reproduction ’50s dresses will run upwards of $200 or a little less if … Read More about 1950s Dresses Under $50 – USA and UK

Coming out of the 1940s, women were looking to high fashion designers and their Hollywood models for fashion inspiration. The 1950s vintage wedding dress was no different. Brides-to-be flocked to bridal salons inside department stores, where they viewed the latest runway wedding gowns, veils, and flowers as well dedicated areas for menswear, housewares, and bridesmaid … Read More about 1950s Vintage Wedding Dresses & Shoes History

Summertime is beach season, and that means shopping for bathing suits has begun. Last season, I saw a continuing revival of ’40s and ’50s swimwear. This year, the 1950s and 1960s swimsuit styles are taking center stage in the vintage, indie, and contemporary fashion world. So let us take a walk down memory lane and … Read More about 1950s Bathing Suits, Swimsuits History

We in the clothing biz speak often of “fashion decades,” but here’s a little secret: there’s no such thing. Sartorial eras are hardly parceled in ten-year periods — and the 1960s, maybe more than any other time, are proof enough of that! The decade that brought us the beats and the hippies, the mods and … Read More about 1960s Outfit Ideas | Mod, Hippie, Casual, Housewife, Party

  1950s hats were still worn daily by most women, however the trend to go hatless was on the rise, especially among the youth who were not advised to wear hats until past the 20 year mark. 1950s hats could be small or large with a low crown, and were held onto the head using … Read More about 1950s Women’s Hat Styles & History

The Art Deco Story: Costume Jewelry in the 1920s Barbara Schwartz, www.trufauxjewels.com A symbol of the glamour and luxury that prevailed in the 1920s, Art Deco is the decorative style that reached its peak between the two world wars. Characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, and stylized exotic motifs, it influenced every form of design: … Read More about 1920s Art Deco Jewelry: Earrings, Necklaces, Brooch, Bracelets

The year of 1938 was a transition year between the Great Depression and the coming World War II. In fashion, life was looking cheerful with richer colors, slightly bigger floral prints, smaller hats, and charming footwear. Hemlines were rising from ankle high in the early 30s towards the knee length of the 1940s.  Skirts were … Read More about 1938 Fashion | Dresses, Coats, Hats, Shoes

The 1960s usually bring up memories of swinging hippies or mod dancers in go go boots. While they certainly took fashion by storm during the day, 1960s evening dresses were a different story. In the early 1960s (1960-1965), party dresses and formalwear emulated the designs of the 1950s. Tea length or knee length puffy swing … Read More about 1960s Evening Dresses, Bridesmaids, Mothers Gowns

Today we have a special guest post by vintage makeup expert Gabriela Hernandez, Founder of Besame Cosmetics. I asked her to give us a simple guide to creating 1930s makeup for both day and evening looks. This is not a sponsored article, although I may receive a small commission if you purchase Besame makeup through … Read More about Simple, Natural 1930s Makeup Guide