The 1900s, known as both the Edwardian era and La Belle Époque was a beautiful era for dresses. The invention of the “health corset,” later called the S-blend corset, altered the shape of women’s 1900s dresses from flat and vertical to curvy. The bust was thrust forward, the back curved inward, and the hips rounded. … Read More about 1900s Dresses History- Day, Afternoon, Party Styles
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Men’s Rah Rah Suits 1908 to 1918
Little is written about the men’s Rah-Rah suit that appeared in the 1900s yet it is always mentioned in history books as one of the unusual fashions of the Edwardian period. I did some digging and I found a little bit of history as well as several examples of Rah-Rah suits from catalogs and tailor’s … Read More about Men’s Rah Rah Suits 1908 to 1918
1900s Men’s Suits, Frock, Cutaway History
The ideal image of a man in the 1900s was that of a strong, determined, affluent and protective family man. His clothing reflected these standards in the fit, color and function of his day to day fashion, especially his suit. Replacing the slim and fussy Victorian dandy with an American version of masculinity was a … Read More about 1900s Men’s Suits, Frock, Cutaway History
1990s Fashion | 90s Fashion Trends for Women
Ahh the ’90s. The decade of my youth, teenage, and young adult years. I never thought I would be writing about 1990s fashion history, but here I am, and it feels wrong. Very, very wrong. I think anyone feels like that when the clothing we wore not too long ago is now vintage. But trends … Read More about 1990s Fashion | 90s Fashion Trends for Women
1950s Glasses, Sunglasses History for Women
In 1953, journalist Lenore Hailparn wrote, “There was once a time, and it was not so very long ago at that, when a member of the female sex considered it a minor tragedy if a visit to the oculist led to the recommendation of glasses.” Eyewear in the 1950s became equated with fashion over function. … Read More about 1950s Glasses, Sunglasses History for Women
Edwardian Men’s Motoring Clothes
The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club reached out to me about giving a digital presentation of Edwardian era (aprox. 1900-1914) motoring clothing for women and men. The topic of what to wear when driving a car or fixing a car was a new one to the era. Wealthy men were flocking to the nearest dealerships to … Read More about Edwardian Men’s Motoring Clothes
1960s Men’s Hats History, Styles, Trends
By the mid 1960s, the number of men wearing hats in the United States was in steep decline. Figureheads from President John F. Kennedy to astronaut John Glenn went hatless, fashion changed, and in many ways it was simply more convenient to go hatless. What came out on the other side of this decade was … Read More about 1960s Men’s Hats History, Styles, Trends
Vintage Jackets, Retro Style Jackets
Vintage jackets for women can come with a hefty price tag, but these new vintage style jackets have the look of Old Skool style at more reasonable prices. Vintage style jackets that are back in fashion are denim jackets, fringe jackets, leather moto jackets, ’80s windbreakers, racing jackets, ’90s jackets, bomber jackets, puffer jackets, and … Read More about Vintage Jackets, Retro Style Jackets
Men’s Retro Shirts | Casual Shirts and T-shirts
Retro style is back in fashion. These new vintage and retro men’s shirts have the looks, colors and styling of decades gone by but with modern fit and materials. Men’s two pocket vintage flannel shirts, knit pullover shirts, mod roll neck shirts, stripe polo shirts, camp collar button down shirts, Hawaiian shirts, satin disco shirts, … Read More about Men’s Retro Shirts | Casual Shirts and T-shirts
Vintage Overalls & Jumpsuits
Vintage overalls have been a part of women’s wardrobe since the turn of the century. At first they were only for working in labor jobs, but it didn’t take long before women were wearing them at home. Every decade had its own unique design and preferred fabric, although blue denim was the classic across all … Read More about Vintage Overalls & Jumpsuits