1920s parties require a fun 20s dress to wear. Most women will choose an iconic flapper dress covered in beads, sequins, fringe and sometimes feathers.  For a more historically accurate look, 20s dresses had a drop waist, loose fit, and minimal decorations. It was all about the accessories! Most clothing of the 1920s decade is … Read More about 20s Dresses | 1920s Dresses for Sale

The Edwardian era roughly spans the late 1890s, 1900s and early 1910s.  It was the time between the ornate Victorian era and the dazzling Roaring Twenties.  Women’s Edwardian shoes saw more diversity as the years progressed — no longer were women in boots all day long with a growing choice of lower heel Oxfords, pumps, … Read More about Edwardian Shoes Styles, 1900s Shoes & Boots for Women

The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Teenagers were obsessed with crooner Frank Sinatra, hung out at soda fountains, and danced all night to … Read More about 1940s Teenage Fashion: Girls

Question: I have a friend who is getting married and looking for a specific style for her wedding dress.  She wants a split skirt with capris underneath like something Lucy wore.  We weren’t even sure that look had a name to know what to search for!  Can you point us in a direction? Answer: That … Read More about 1950s Hostess Gown Pant Set- I Love Lucy Dress

Knitted sweaters were a clothing staple throughout the ’40s. Sweater styles shared similar designs to the blouse, and were often called knit blouses instead. In the UK, sweaters were called jumpers (not to be confused with an American jumper dress, popular with teens). This article will focus on women’s 1940s long sleeve sweaters, cardigans, sweater … Read More about 1940s Sweater Styles, Knitwear History

Breaking free from the tailored look on the 1950s, the youthquake driven dresses of the sixties loosed up the waistline, shorted the hemline and hit you smack in the face with bright Pop Art colors and Op Art (optical illusion) prints.  1960s dresses had multiple style variations off of one key shape- the shift dress.  … Read More about 1960s Dress Styles | Swing, Shift, Mod, Mini Dresses

Every year Reno, Nevada hosts Hot August Nights, the biggest antique car show on the West Coast. The week’s theme falls heavily on the 1950s complete with sock hop, prom, and rock n’ roll concerts. Many people get dressed in 1950s costumes. Usually, women are dressed in pink poodle skirts. Frankly, I do not like … Read More about 1950s Car Hop Costume, Diner Girl, Waitress Uniforms

You can make a 1920’s Gatsby tea party dress quickly with the “One Hour dress” pattern. Here are tips to help turn your on-hour dress from boring to beautiful.

During the 1950s, women wore dresses like we wear t-shirts and jeans today. A vintage 1950s dress was a closet staple and came in a wide variety of colors and two primary silhouettes.  Shoulders were narrow and soft. The waist had to be tiny and pulled in — a “wasp” waist. A tight bodice came to the natural … Read More about Ten 1950s Dress Styles | Vintage 50s Dresses

Ever since AMC’s TV series Mad Men went on the air, there has been a lot of demand for vintage and vintage inspired early to mid 1960s Mad Men dresses. Classy ladies love the sexy pencil dresses worn by Joan, while our hearts resonate with Peggy’s innocent personality and cute retro style. Even Betty’s housewife … Read More about 1960s Mad Men Dresses and Clothing Styles