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50s Dresses UK | 1950s Dresses, Shoes & Clothing Shops
Today retro and vintage 50s dresses, clothing, and shoes are on trend. Fit and flare, swing skirts, and skater styles are all inspired by 1950s dresses. Popular 50s dress prints are spot dresses in red, black or blue. Pair 1950s dresses with a petticoat for fullness, a cardigan sweater to keep warm, and a pair … Read More about 50s Dresses UK | 1950s Dresses, Shoes & Clothing Shops
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
1930s Men’s Reproduction Clothing Brands
1930s men’s reproduction clothing and vintage inspired 30s clothes can be hard to find. The 1930s are a niche decade for classic men’s tailoring as well as swing dancers around the world. Who doesn’t love the 1930s wide leg pants that make dancing the Balboa even more fun? Trending now is men’s 1930s vintage workwear … Read More about 1930s Men’s Reproduction Clothing Brands
20+ 1940s Clothing Websites for Women
I spend a lot of time online looking for great vintage 1940s clothing, 1940s vintage reproduction clothing and affordable 1940s inspired clothing (my personal favorite.) There are many fabulous 1940s clothing websites now that make our choices more plentiful than ever! While I prefer the classic 1940s dress — simple, A-line, boxy shoulders — others … Read More about 20+ 1940s Clothing Websites for Women
1910s Capsule Wardrobe & What Clothing Cost
The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes from the 1910s. With smaller incomes, higher quality clothing, less variety of clothing, and more home sewing skills, the pre-fast fashion years were one of careful planning and dedication to wearing clothes out completely. What was in a 1910s women’s and … Read More about 1910s Capsule Wardrobe & What Clothing Cost
Vintage Big and Tall Men’s Clothing History
Men’s big and tall vintage clothing has a history that begins with the standardization of clothing sizes. Any man whose height and or width expanded beyond the average sizes relied on custom made clothing for his needs until retailers began offering standard sizes for extra large men. Initially the section was small and plain but … Read More about Vintage Big and Tall Men’s Clothing History
1940s Cocktail Dress, Party Dress History and Guide
Attending a 1940s party, tea or informal dinner-dance required women to dress up in their finest afternoon frock or semi-formal cocktail dress. The word cocktail dress wasn’t used in the 1940s. Instead a “date dress,” “tea dress” or “party dress” were the appropriate terms. 1940s party dresses differed from long length ballgowns and eveningwear not … Read More about 1940s Cocktail Dress, Party Dress History and Guide
Men’s Retro Knit Polos and Shirt Brands to Buy
The retro knit polo shirt, pullover knit shirt, knit cardigan shirt and sweaters have made a comeback. Their history extends back to the 1930s but it was the 1950s that embraced the bold patterns and loose fit. Think clothing in Goodfellas or The Talented Mr. Ripley. Men’s retro knitwear continued with the mods in the … Read More about Men’s Retro Knit Polos and Shirt Brands to Buy
1920s Evening Dress Accessories
The roaring 20s flapper look was an eveningwear style. Beaded dresses paired with strapped closed toes heels, long gloves, long pearl necklace, and a headband. It is an iconic look yet not exactly how most formal gowns looked. For a very elegant evening party the formal dress and accessories might look a little more like these: … Read More about 1920s Evening Dress Accessories
1950s Greasers: Everything You Know about Greasers is Wrong
There’s no subculture more iconic and American than the greaser. His black leather jacket, motorcycle boots, cuffed jeans, and pompadour are known and loved around the world, from the USA to Mexico to even Japan. Greaser costumes and the 1950s greaser aesthetic are hugely popular among men of all backgrounds. So wouldn’t it be kind … Read More about 1950s Greasers: Everything You Know about Greasers is Wrong
1920s Men’s Reproduction Clothing Brands
When you want to dress in 1920s reproduction men’s clothing as accurately as possible, the choices are few. However, many brands are now creating 1920s vintage inspired men’s suits, casual clothes, and workwear clothing at a few price points. The following list should help you locate most men’s 1920s reproduction clothing brands, stores, websites as … Read More about 1920s Men’s Reproduction Clothing Brands