A few weeks ago, I uncovered the history of vintage maternity clothing. As fascinating as history is to the many pregnant women who write to me asking for help, what is needed are maternity clothes! It is difficult to give up your personal vintage style just because you are pregnant, or to figure out how … Read More about Vintage Maternity Clothing Guide | How to Style Each Decade
1950s Bathing Suit Pictures
As a follow up to the 1940s swimsuit history post, I was going to write about 1950s swimsuits today, but I am feeling a bit under the weather this week, so enjoy this photo roundup instead. All 1950s swimsuits and bathing suits from ads, catalogs, and vintage photographs. Enjoy! More 1950s Style Swimsuits … Read More about 1950s Bathing Suit Pictures
1960s Fashion: What Did Women Wear?
Women’s 1960s fashion was an extreme style and attitude from the start of the decade to the end. In the early years, the fashion idol was Jackie Kennedy with her perfect white pearls and tailored suit dresses. By the middle of the decade, supermodel Twiggy had women freeing their minds and bodies into clothing that … Read More about 1960s Fashion: What Did Women Wear?
Great Gatsby Attire- Couple’s Outfit
At the end of May, my local opera company, Nevada Opera, is hosting a 1920s Great Gatsby Gala at the famous National Automobile Museum. There will be music, dancing, food, wine, and lots and lots of gorgeous cars on display! Its been an honor to be chosen to work with them both as the “costume … Read More about Great Gatsby Attire- Couple’s Outfit
50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Brands & Shops
While the choices of vintage and retro style clothing for women are many, there are far fewer options for men. The market for affordable new men’s vintage inspired clothing or vintage reproduction clothing just hasn’t caught on yet. The best options for men are custom made-to-measure clothes that may or may not be in your … Read More about 50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Brands & Shops
1920s Accessories | Great Gatsby Accessories Guide
Women and teens in the flapper era had several options for wearing 1920s accessories. Regardless of the accessory, the colors were pastels in summer, rich jewel tones for an evening, or the Art Deco color palette of red, black, and jade green for the bold New Woman. After choosing a dress, a 20s Great Gatsby … Read More about 1920s Accessories | Great Gatsby Accessories Guide
1930s Dress Styles in the Daytime
Women in the 1930s wore dresses all day. What were the popular 1930s dress styles for daytime? In previous decades, women would change clothes for every activity and for different times of day. As pockets were pinched by the economic decline in the 1930s, clothes that could be worn for multiple activities began to emerge. … Read More about 1930s Dress Styles in the Daytime
1930s House Dresses, Fabrics, Sewing Patterns
A thirties housewife spent the majority of her time in 1930s house dresses. They were usually handmade with re-purposed or leftover scraps from other garments. Because only family would ever see her in her house dresses, the styles had more color, trim and “fun” elements to them. They were also practical for housework, with pockets appearing … Read More about 1930s House Dresses, Fabrics, Sewing Patterns
1930s Fashion | What Did Women Wear in the 1930s? 30s Fashion Guide
What did women wear in the 1930s? Women’s 1930s fashion is usually overshadowed by the sorrow of the Great Depression, but the 1930s were full of glamour and style. Welcome to the glamorous, elegant, well-tailored world of women’s 1930s fashion! 1930s Fashion Trends – What was the fashion during the 1930s? Midi length bias-cut dresses, … Read More about 1930s Fashion | What Did Women Wear in the 1930s? 30s Fashion Guide
Vintage Maternity Clothes History 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Having children is wonderful. Being pregnant, not so wonderful. Trying to dress vintage while being pregnant or nursing… challenging. Vintage maternity clothes have a limited history. Being pregnant was a taboo subject, and nursing your own child was out of fashion by the 1950s (only 20% of mothers breast-fed their babies). As soon as a … Read More about Vintage Maternity Clothes History 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Best 1920s Prom Dresses – Great Gatsby Style Gowns
With prom season just around the corner, I am starting to see some trends happening on my Pinterest boards. The biggest prom theme trend is the 1920s theme. No doubt inspired by The Great Gatsby movie and several TV shows, this year’s new selection of prom dresses has beading and sequins in party-worthy colors. Popular … Read More about Best 1920s Prom Dresses – Great Gatsby Style Gowns
Men’s Victorian Costume and Clothing Guide
Living out in the Wild West, we have a lot of history that dates back to the mid-to-late Victorian era during the Gold and Silver Rushes of Northern Nevada and California. Since we have several Victorian themed reenactments to attend each year, it is essential we learn to dress the part. For men, it is … Read More about Men’s Victorian Costume and Clothing Guide
1940s Men’s Shoes: Men’s Vintage Shoe History
From the 1920s to the 1950s, men’s shoes had an overall similar style and color palette. Lace up dress shoes were the most practical, while boots were worn for work, sneakers for sports, sandals in the summer, and loafers for at home. The choice of colors were brown, black, white, or a two tone combination of … Read More about 1940s Men’s Shoes: Men’s Vintage Shoe History
Vintage Teenage Fashion 1910s-1950s
The term “teenager” wasn’t widely used until the 1940s. Clothing options were typically either made for “girls” or “small women.” Regardless, teens always created their own trends and fads. Vintage teenage fashions favored brighter colors, shorter hems, and looser fits. They also borrowed menswear and made it their own. Teenagers are, and still are, the … Read More about Vintage Teenage Fashion 1910s-1950s
Vintage Sandal History: Retro 1920s to 1970s Sandals
Summer is approaching fast — and for me, that means a trip to the shoe store is in order. I eagerly look forward to wearing a pair of sandals all summer long, and when possible, a pair of retro sandals or vintage sandals to go with my vintage-inspired outfits. Over the past few years, I … Read More about Vintage Sandal History: Retro 1920s to 1970s Sandals
Vintage Shoes in Pictures | Shop Vintage Style Shoes
Every day is a great day to admire shoes both vintage and new. This week we looked back on some fabulous vintage shoes from the 1920s to the 1960s. They are all a little more unusual than the typical vintage shoe styles of each decade. Which one is your favorite? These are some … Read More about Vintage Shoes in Pictures | Shop Vintage Style Shoes
Saddle Shoes History- Women’s and Men’s
“It’s the ‘hardy perennial’ of shoe fashions… ever smart…ever now!,” claimed a 1930s description for brown and white saddle shoes. If there ever was a 2oth century shoe that was always in style, it was the saddle shoe. Developed in the 1900s, saddle shoes took 50 years to reach movie star status in the 1950s, … Read More about Saddle Shoes History- Women’s and Men’s
1940s Skirt History: A-Line Classics to Summer Dirndl Skirts
Skirts have always had a special place in fashion history as both a high and low fashion item. Due to fabric rationing during the war, the 1940s created limited wardrobes for women. The 1940s skirt became not just a casual clothing item, but one that all other wardrobe elements revolved around. They were the foundation … Read More about 1940s Skirt History: A-Line Classics to Summer Dirndl Skirts
Vintage Skirts – Pictures from 1900 to 1950s
This weeks photo roundup is all about vintage skirts. Versatile, easy to wear, and casual or glamorous, the skirt has a long history and a diverse range of styles. Long ankle-length skirts started off the turn of the century and gradually shortened up to just below the knee in the 1920s. Hemlines dropped and the … Read More about Vintage Skirts – Pictures from 1900 to 1950s
New 1920’s Beaded Flapper Dresses by Wear Dreams are Made
With only a very few designers and manufactures willing to make 1920’s reproduction dresses, I get super excited when a new company joins the mix. When Kim, with Wear Dreams are Made, contacted me and told me about the beaded flapper dresses she designs, I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled when I saw … Read More about New 1920’s Beaded Flapper Dresses by Wear Dreams are Made