Continuing with our Recreate the Look series, today I will show you some of the key styles of the 1950s, and how to recreate the looks using 1950s inspired fashion clothing of today. The 1950s heralded in an era of great change. At the beginning of the decade, Britain was still recovering from the effects of … Read More about 1950s Inspired Fashion: Recreate the Look
Vintage Style Swimwear in Fashion Today
As the weather begins to warm-up, we begin thinking about outdoor leisure activities – swimming perhaps being one of them. Here, I shall showcase some fabulous vintage style swimwear available today, and talk about the styles worn by the women of times past. From Victorian bathers in their numerous layers of fabric to the ‘Itsy … Read More about Vintage Style Swimwear in Fashion Today
1940s Outfit Ideas: Recreate the 40s Look
Continuing with our Recreate the Look series, in this post I will show you how to recreate a 1940s outfit with clothing available from the retailers of today. When thinking of the 1940s as a time period, the words practicality, functionality, and rebirth spring to mind. Even though the War officially ended in 1945, the … Read More about 1940s Outfit Ideas: Recreate the 40s Look
1930s Swimsuits- Ladies’ Bathing Suits History
While the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s that made swimming a pastime for everyone — not just those lucky enough to live near a beach. The New Deal funded community pools to open up around the country. Cheap entry prices made swimming an affordable … Read More about 1930s Swimsuits- Ladies’ Bathing Suits History
Retro Style Tops, Blouses and Cardigans
Of all the items in a woman’s wardrobe, tops, sweaters, and cardigans are the most versatile. Today, I will be showcasing some wonderful new retro style tops, including Sweaters, Jersey Tops, Pussy-Bow Blouses, and Cardigans. I know that my wardrobe is mostly comprised of blouses and cardigans; and that is for a good reason. They are … Read More about Retro Style Tops, Blouses and Cardigans
1940s Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Styles
1940s men’s fashion for day, sport, or evening was styled to make a man feel “larger than life.” During 1941-1945, WWII fabric rations limited cloth to make suits but not style. Middle class men chose basic business suits that haven’t changed dramatically since the beginning of the century. The notorious Zoot Suit with its bright … Read More about 1940s Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Styles
Miss Fisher Inspired Clothing: 1920s Outfits
In this new series, I will be showing you how to recreate vintage looks and styles using items available from the retailers of today. The further back in time we go; unfortunately, the difficulty of finding original vintage pieces increases proportionately. This fate is even more apparent with ‘daywear’ – items that would have authentically … Read More about Miss Fisher Inspired Clothing: 1920s Outfits
Vintage Bridesmaid Dress Ideas by Decade
Beyond looking after the bride and distributing confetti, a bridesmaid’s duty lies in being an integral part of the occasion. Bridesmaids not only provide moral support for the bride and ensure the smooth organization of the day, but must also look the part, too. In times past, a marriage was less about the romance and … Read More about Vintage Bridesmaid Dress Ideas by Decade
1930s Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress Ideas
1920s and 1930s wedding dresses were sophisticated, elegant, and modestly sexy gowns inspired by Old Hollywood fashion. Bridesmaid dresses mimicked the bridal gown silhouette in soft pastels, gold, silver or rich gem tones. For daytime weddings, they were often featured wearing floral prints with bouquets to match. Mothers of the bride and groom wore the … Read More about 1930s Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress Ideas
Easy DIY Edwardian Titanic Costumes 1910-1915
April is a time when we remember one of the most tragic events during the Edwardian era, the sinking of the Titanic. My local costume society holds an annual Titanic Tea to remember the day, the passengers, and wear the clothing of the year 1912. It is one of the first costume events of the … Read More about Easy DIY Edwardian Titanic Costumes 1910-1915
New Vintage Style Shoes for Spring
When I first became interested in vintage clothing, I mostly focused on the main components of the outfit – finding the perfect 1940s dress, or the cutest 1950s novelty print skirt. I then realized that to hone and polish off the look, accessories played a key part. Initially, I turned my attention to hats, gloves … Read More about New Vintage Style Shoes for Spring
Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses: 1920s-1960s
Perhaps the biggest fashion decision a woman will make in her life is the decision of what to wear on her wedding day. The dress needs to be romantic, timeless, elegant – and most importantly, make the bride feel and look like a million dollars. Not a decision to be taken lightly, and it is … Read More about Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses: 1920s-1960s
Women’s Titanic Fashion -Second and Third Class
For all the attention first class Titanic fashion attracts, the reality is most passengers on board were not wealthy. The fashions for second and third class passengers were simple, modest, and affordable, yet not without influence from upper-class fashions of 1912. The Edwardian poor came in droves to sail across the ocean and start … Read More about Women’s Titanic Fashion -Second and Third Class
Vintage Skirts & Retro Skirt Trends
As we begin to emerge from beneath the long dark nights of winter, our thoughts slowly turn to spring. As the saying goes, a change is as good as a rest, and that is what makes the transitioning seasons so appealing to me. Just as nature begins to renew and refresh itself, so may our … Read More about Vintage Skirts & Retro Skirt Trends
Titanic Fashion – 1st Class Women’s Clothing
Despite more than 100 years passing since the tragedy of the Titanic, the story of it remains timeless. For those of you who are lucky enough to be attending a Titanic-themed event, this 3 part guide will help you learn about 1st class women’s fashion, 2nd and 3rd class women’s fashion, and costume ideas for all … Read More about Titanic Fashion – 1st Class Women’s Clothing
Vintage Sailor Clothes, Nautical Theme Clothing 1920s-1950s
My tulips are coming out of hibernation, and the early morning chirping of the birds is telling me spring is here. I am looking forward to warmer weather, sunglasses, and lighter colors. I remember meeting a friend one warm spring day at the mall. I was wearing a blue and white striped dress and she … Read More about Vintage Sailor Clothes, Nautical Theme Clothing 1920s-1950s
Authentic 1950s Makeup History and Tutorial
With the American baby boom and a significant number of women joining the professional workforce in the 1950s, wealth grew, and with it, the need to keep up with a moving and growing society. The 1950s makeup cosmetic industry exploded with mega brand names elbowing out the smaller brands who started the business a few … Read More about Authentic 1950s Makeup History and Tutorial
Edwardian Ladies’ Hats History 1900s 1910s
The Edwardian fashion era is often remembered by large over-sized hats stacked with plumes of feathers, bows, flowers, birds, lace, and tulle. The “bird nests,” as Coco Chanel called them, were held on with large hat pins stuck through piles of hair on the crown. They were called Gainsborough or Picture hats for how they … Read More about Edwardian Ladies’ Hats History 1900s 1910s
1940s Men’s Accessories: Belt, Suspenders, Cuff Links, Jewelry
Part two of the article on 1940s men’s fashion continues with a look at accessories in menswear. Men’s belts or suspenders, cufflinks, jewelry, pocket squares, watches, gloves, and scarves were all worn by men during the 1940s. These are important parts of 1940s men’s clothing, but are usually overlooked in discussions about men’s fashion. 1940s … Read More about 1940s Men’s Accessories: Belt, Suspenders, Cuff Links, Jewelry
1920s Outfit Ideas: 10 Downton Abbey Inspired Costumes
With the final season of Downton Abbey complete, I wanted to re-create some of my favorite looks from the past seasons. I have plenty of new and thrifted ’20s style clothing in my collection, so these 1920s outfits were pretty easy for me to put together. If you don’t have good thrift/charity shops, you … Read More about 1920s Outfit Ideas: 10 Downton Abbey Inspired Costumes