How did young men, older boys, and teenagers dress in the 1920s? Teenage boys clothing in the 1920s did not differ drastically from that of grown men. Suits were worn daily while weekends had them in separates and workwear mixed with casual knitwear. 1920s Teenage Boys Suits For special occasions, church, and urban high schools, a … Read More about 1920s Teenage Boy Fashion with Pictures
Downton Abbey Shoes- 5 Styles You Can Wear
If you are thinking about dressing like the ladies of Downton Abbey, you are not alone. Downton Abbey-inspired clothing and shoes is a fashion trend that is taking the world by storm. No matter what season of Downton Abbey you are going for, there are plenty of shoes to buy that will coordinate with your Downton Abbey … Read More about Downton Abbey Shoes- 5 Styles You Can Wear
Where to Buy 1920s Clothes Locally
Do you love the look of clothing from Downton Abbey, The Great Gatsby, Miss Fisher, Cable Girls, or any of the other 1920s Movies and TV series? I do, but I definitely don’t want to wear out my vintage ’20s clothing. Instead, I am adding 1920s inspired clothing to my everyday wardrobe so that I can … Read More about Where to Buy 1920s Clothes Locally
Downton Abbey Fashion in the 1920s
Watching Downton Abbey, I can’t help but fall in love with the clothes. So elegant, so refined, so otherworldly. While we can’t exactly go back in time to wear vintage clothes in their prime condition, we can wear new vintage inspired clothes that are a perfect combination of past and present. Downton Abbey style clothes … Read More about Downton Abbey Fashion in the 1920s
1920 Fashion Costumes Worn in Downton Abbey
Starting in 1912, we have watched the characters on Downton Abbey dress in the finest of fine Belle Époque gowns and Edwardian lawn dresses. Now as we move into season 3, it is time for a radical change in fashion with the 1920s. I love the roaring 1920s. Both the culture and fashion are fascinating … Read More about 1920 Fashion Costumes Worn in Downton Abbey
1800s Dresses, Capelets, Hoop Skirts, Blouses
Over Thanksgiving weekend, I was finally able to take my husband and baby to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco. For the last 6 years I have missed going to the fair due to time and weather constraints, but this year it finally happened. For those of you who don’t know, the Dickens … Read More about 1800s Dresses, Capelets, Hoop Skirts, Blouses
History of Victorian Boots & Shoes for Women
Victorian boots and shoes for women were the most common footwear for most of the mid to late 19th century. The tall boot button or lace-up boots provided good ankle support for Victorian women and was the primary shoe. Evening slippers with low heels made for comfortable ballroom dancing shoes while a lace up oxford … Read More about History of Victorian Boots & Shoes for Women
Vintage Men’s Tie History 1920-1970
Neckties, bowties, scarves, and cravats — men’s neckwear is one of the most fascinating elements of vintage men’s apparel. With just the change of a tie, a man can alter his persona from ’20s gangster to ’50s rebel to ’60s ad men. At first glance through 20th century men’s tie history, you may think a … Read More about Vintage Men’s Tie History 1920-1970
Fabulous 1920s Clothing in the House of Elliot
For the past few weeks, I have been eagerly looking forward to rocking my baby to sleep during her morning and afternoon naps just so I can sit down to watch the BBC mini series House of Elliot. Filmed in the 1990s, I am not sure why I had never seen this show before. The … Read More about Fabulous 1920s Clothing in the House of Elliot
1920s Reproduction Shoes
Redirected When it comes to shoes of the 20th century, I give 1920s shoes a hands-down win over every other deacde. 1920s men’s and women’s shoes had that perfect balance between fun and functional. For women, heels were not too high, T-straps kept the shoe on tight, and cut outs let air keep your feet … Read More about 1920s Reproduction Shoes
Why We Love Vintage Inspired 1940s Dresses
Vintage Inspired 1940s Dresses Skirts for Sale: Poodle, Pencil, and Circle Skirts If you’ve ever thought about getting a unique new dress but aren’t quite ready for the Great Gatsby dresses , a nice 1940s inspired dress may be right up your alley. The 1940’s were a time characterized by war, which meant that … Read More about Why We Love Vintage Inspired 1940s Dresses
Great Gatsby Clothes for Men- 5 Must Wear Items
Great Gatsby Clothes for Men With the release of movies like The Great Gatsby, Hollywood is showing a completely different era of men’s clothing than they have in the recent past. The 1920’s are renowned as a time of lavish spending and decadent fun. It’s also the time when the men’s suit as it is … Read More about Great Gatsby Clothes for Men- 5 Must Wear Items
Mad Men Suits – Where to Buy 1950s & 1960s Men’s Suits
Mad Men Suits If you love the TV show Mad Men, you’ve probably been just as enthralled as the rest of the country by its realistic portrayal of the fashion and style of the time. There were certain items of a man’s suit in the ’60s that were ubiquitous. Most men wore suits every day, … Read More about Mad Men Suits – Where to Buy 1950s & 1960s Men’s Suits
5 Reasons to Go Vintage – 1940s & 1950s Dresses
If you’re thinking about adding some vintage or vintage inspired elements to your wardrobe, you aren’t alone. Vintage style clothing is an up-and-coming trend that’s sure to stick around. No matter what decade you are going for, there are plenty of reasons to buy and wear vintage clothing. Visit a local thrift store or online … Read More about 5 Reasons to Go Vintage – 1940s & 1950s Dresses
Buy Boardwalk Empire Inspired Dresses
Boardwalk Empire is back! Season three kicked off a few weeks ago with plenty of booze, blood, and dresses. Unlike the previous two seasons, the dresses on season three showcase the best of 1920s “flapper” style gowns. Elaborately beaded with rich hues of gold, Boardwalk Empire opens on New Year’s Eve 1922 with an Egyptian … Read More about Buy Boardwalk Empire Inspired Dresses
Quick Ideas for Vintage Themed Weddings
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1940s Zoot Suit History & Where to Buy Zoot Suits
“I want a zoot suit with a reet pleat And a drape shape, and a stuff cuff To look sharp enough to see my Sunday gal.” A ZOOT SUIT (FOR MY SUNDAY GAL) – Click to Listen (L. Wolfe Gilbert / Bob O’Brien) 1940s Zoot Suit History The zoot suit was a style of … Read More about 1940s Zoot Suit History & Where to Buy Zoot Suits
A Fabulous Repro 1950s Halter Dress
Redirected This past week has been ’50s mania as thousands of classic cars rolled into Reno for the annual Hot August Nights show and shine. It’s the one time of year where dressing up in poodle skirts and saddles shoes or Hawaiian shirts and horn rim glasses isn’t an unusual sight. That is why … Read More about A Fabulous Repro 1950s Halter Dress
How to Dress Like Robert Redford in the Great Gatsby
Summertime means twenties time as The Great Gatsby themed parties across the country are being held at old mansions, historical parks, and personal homes. For inspiration, most people turned to the 1974 The Great Gatsby movie starring Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby. His high-class white summer suit stands out as one of the handsomest movie … Read More about How to Dress Like Robert Redford in the Great Gatsby
1950s Pencil Dresses & Wiggle Dress Styles
When you think of dresses in the 1950s, what do you imagine? Most people would think of the classic housewife dress that Lucile Ball or Mary Tyler Moore wore in their respective 1950s TV roles, with their large puffy skirts and snug fitting blouses, paired with cute coordinating accessories and perfectly groomed hair. While this … Read More about 1950s Pencil Dresses & Wiggle Dress Styles