Go to any office, coffee shop, or mall today, and you will see women lugging around bags that rival the size of carry-on luggage. A peek inside might reveal a cell phone, car keys, wallet, make up, receipts, energy bars, and a whole host of other gadgets and paraphernalia that are all deemed to be … Read More about 1920s Handbags, Purses, and Shopping Bag Styles
Romantic Downton Abbey Wedding Guest Dresses
Brides who are making Downton Abbey the inspiration for their upcoming weddings have picked a beautiful era to set the tone for a memorable day. Countless wedding dress designers are displaying Downton Abbey style gowns in their collections. For the brides, the choices are many, but what about second time brides who want less fussy … Read More about Romantic Downton Abbey Wedding Guest Dresses
1920s Men’s Underwear and Socks History
Out with white, in with color! In the 1920s, men’s underwear and socks became just as colorful, if not more so, than women’s. The most intimate of underwear remained white as a sign of it being sanitary. The concern for heath in the 1920s was the underwear manufacturers’ new platform. Ads touted lighter fabrics like linen, … Read More about 1920s Men’s Underwear and Socks History
Find Downton Abbey Style Dresses in the UK
Downton Abbey style dresses continue to grow in popularity as new seasons come out. With season four ending in 1922 and season 5 starting in 1924, fashions are really starting to embody the elegance of the 1920s era. Early in the season dresses, were cut straight and long with elaborate beading. As we move … Read More about Find Downton Abbey Style Dresses in the UK
1920s Lingerie History- Underwear, Slip, Bra, Corset
The slim silhouette and lighter style of dresses in the twenties also had a dramatic effect on women’s 1920s lingerie. In the 1900s, a woman would wear drawers/bloomers, a chemise, corset, corset cover, and several petticoats underneath her dress. Up to 11 layers of lingerie were put on a well-to-do lady. By the end of … Read More about 1920s Lingerie History- Underwear, Slip, Bra, Corset
Moulin Rogue Meets Steampunk Costume – Plus Sizes too
In November 2013, my local art museum hosted a display of Toulouse Lautrec art and threw a fabulous Moulin Rouge/ Masquerade themed costume event. Naturally, we attended the event in costume because that is just what we do. I had so much fun with my last Steampunk Costume, and seeing all the black and white … Read More about Moulin Rogue Meets Steampunk Costume – Plus Sizes too
1920s Swimsuits- History, Sew & Shop- Women’s Bathing Suits
A bathing suit made of…wool? That’s right. In the 1920s, the idea of going to the beach and actually getting into the water to swim was still relatively new. Functionality in swimwear was not as important as fashion, so the prevailing theory was that wool would help keep you warm. As swimming for recreation came … Read More about 1920s Swimsuits- History, Sew & Shop- Women’s Bathing Suits
Seeing Stripes this Fall- A 1930s Fashion Inspiration
Redirected The other day I was out and about at the mall (Really. I’m not shopaholic. I just have a toddler that likes to play in the fountains) when I walked through Forever 21 and was hit with an overwhelming visual shock to my eyes. Black and white stripes- everywhere! I think the whole store … Read More about Seeing Stripes this Fall- A 1930s Fashion Inspiration
1920s Rolled Stockings & Trendy Tights
Roll ’em girls roll ’em girls Go ahead and roll ’em Roll ’em down and show your pretty knees Roll ’em girls roll ’em ev’rybody roll ’em Roll ’em high or low just as you please Don’t let people tell you that it’s shocking Paint your sweetie’s picture On your stocking Laugh at ma, laugh … Read More about 1920s Rolled Stockings & Trendy Tights
History of Wonder Woman- A 1940s Rosie
From 1938 to around the late 1940s or early 1950s, superheroes such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash and Captain America were introduced to the public. Superheroes each have their own unique history behind them. Wonder Woman is especially interesting because she is arguably the most iconic female superhero. In 1938, Superman was introduced … Read More about History of Wonder Woman- A 1940s Rosie
1920s Men’s Hat History & Hat Etiquette
“On the rim of a skyscraper’s forehead I looked down and saw: hats: fifty thousands hats Swarming with noise of bees and sheep, cattle and waterfalls, Stopping with silence of sea grass, a silence of prairie corn Hats, tell me your high hopes. “ – Smoke and Steal, 1920 Carl Sandberg 1920s men’s hats. For much of the twentieth century, a … Read More about 1920s Men’s Hat History & Hat Etiquette
Fall 2013 Vintage Fashion Trends- Circle Skirts, Cardigans, Boots
Fall has finally come to my town (meaning its below 90F ) and stores are stocking up for Christmas already. UGGGGGH! But the good news is that a change in weather is a welcome change in my wardrobe too. I’ve been browsing new arrivals online and locally and I have been spotting some vintage trends … Read More about Fall 2013 Vintage Fashion Trends- Circle Skirts, Cardigans, Boots
Men’s 1920s Shoes History and Buying Guide
What style of shoes did men wear in the 1920s? Just as ladies were losing the confined boots for everyday-wear in the 1920s, so were men. The boot was losing favor, and the more comfortable lace up Oxford shoe look its place. Men’s 1920s dress shoes were not the only style to get a foothold … Read More about Men’s 1920s Shoes History and Buying Guide
Wild West Steampunk Costume & Toddler Costume
Last weekend, we attended the annual High Desert Steampunk Ball in our latest Steampunk costume creations. This one is my favorite Steampunk outfit to date. Debbie’s Costume: This years costume all started when I fell in love with the stripey Chicstar Black Three Tiered Tail-skirt. I LOVE this skirt. Its so fun to wear, nicely … Read More about Wild West Steampunk Costume & Toddler Costume
1920s Headband, Headpiece & Hair Accessory Styles
Ahh, the roaring twenties. Beads, fringe, and the flapper revolution. There hasn’t been a decade since the 1920s that has loved sparkle and bling as much, especially in headpieces. Notorious for rhinestone beaded headbands, skullcaps and feather hair clips, the 1920s woman knew how to dress up her short flapper hairdo. While cloche hats were worn during the day, headbands — … Read More about 1920s Headband, Headpiece & Hair Accessory Styles
Simple 1920s Hat Decorating with Ribbon
Today, I have a quick tutorial on decorating a 1920s cloche hat with ribbon. I found these directions in the 1929 Easy Ways to Pretty Frocks booklet. What I love about these three designs is that they are simple, fast, cheap, and authentic. Women in the 1920s loved to redecorate their hats year after year. … Read More about Simple 1920s Hat Decorating with Ribbon
1920s Hat Styles for Women – History Beyond the Cloche Hat
Women in the Jazz Age did not leave the house without a hat or some type of head covering. Fortunately for them, there was no reason not to do so with the wide range of hats and headbands that were available to them. Although the snug fitting cloche hat was the most common, it certainly … Read More about 1920s Hat Styles for Women – History Beyond the Cloche Hat
Women’s 1920s Shoe Styles and History
The most remarkable thing about women’s shoe history in the 1920s was that they were visible! Long garments of the decades before covered up ladies’ shoes, putting their style and decoration in the family of pretty lingerie — a secret only the wearer would know about. All that changed when hemlines rose above the ankle … Read More about Women’s 1920s Shoe Styles and History
1920s Men’s Coats & Jackets History
Even though World War I had ended, men’s and women’s 1920s overcoats and jackets continued to be styled after British military coats. Long knee length wool 1920s men’s coats with wide lapels, broad shoulders and a tightly fitted waist emphasized the thin and muscular physique. Men’s coats hung down to below the knee. They came … Read More about 1920s Men’s Coats & Jackets History
1940s Inventions We Still Love- Food, Games, Fashion
In our modern society there are certain items that just seem to have always existed. Certain ordinary staples like M & M’s, the game Scrabble and even bikinis are a few things that came about in the 1940s. There are many well known brands of food that came about because of certain 1940s events. … Read More about 1940s Inventions We Still Love- Food, Games, Fashion