What colors did people wear in the 1930s? Knowing what fashion colors were common in the 1930s will help you create an authentic 1930s outfit. For women in the 1930s, fashion colors ranged from light pastels in spring to jewel tones and earth tones in fall. The most popular colors in all of the 1930s … Read More about 1930s Fashion Colors & Fabrics
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1940s Handbags and Purses History
While the 1930s provided scope for exploration of the aesthetics of bags and purses, the 1940s focused on functionality and practicality. The 1940s was the decade of make-do-and-mend, innovation, and functionality. This approach has resulted in perhaps the first truly practical bags for women, of which many styles are still worn today. The previous decade … Read More about 1940s Handbags and Purses History
1960s Mens Shirts | 60s Mod Shirts, Hippie Shirts
The swinging sixties introduced a new palette of colors and patterns to men’s clothing. 1960s men’s shirts included classic button collar dress shirts, casual T-shirts, beatnik turtlenecks or rollneck shirts, Mod Brenton stripes, and sporty knit polo shirts and zip up mock neck shirts. The 60s men’s shirt fit was slim, the patterns were bold, … Read More about 1960s Mens Shirts | 60s Mod Shirts, Hippie Shirts
Men’s Vintage Workwear Inspired Clothing
Men’s Vintage workwear is quietly coming back in style. Mixing neutral colors with vintage accessories (caps, suspenders, scarves, boots) creates a timeless, casual, vintage menswear style. It is also a popular “costume” look for men who own classic cars and motorcycles or who want to dress casually for a themed event. Men’s vintage work clothes … Read More about Men’s Vintage Workwear Inspired Clothing
1950s Fabrics & Colors in Fashion
Manufacturing processes improved greatly in the 1940s so much that ready-to-wear clothing was almost as affordable as fabric alone. The need and desire to sew clothing at home significantly decreased in the 1950s. For those who still chose to sew their own clothing, the diversity of new fabrics and the variety of colors, prints and … Read More about 1950s Fabrics & Colors in Fashion
Unique Vintage Halloween Costume Ideas
Here, I will explore a few vintage Halloween costume ideas. Many of these costumes can be created easily through the use of color and cleverly placed accessories. However, these looks can also be elaborated upon to create a more detailed costume. It is up to you how much time to spend on creating a Halloween … Read More about Unique Vintage Halloween Costume Ideas
1940s Men’s Suit History and Styling Tips
During the ‘40s, suits were still everyday wear for men and worn whether they were going to an office job, to church, or out to dinner. They were also probably the hardest hit piece of a man’s wardrobe. It didn’t matter if he was relaxing at home after a hard week at work, the 1940s … Read More about 1940s Men’s Suit History and Styling Tips
Men’s Vintage Sweaters, Retro Jumpers 1920s to 1980s
Classic men’s vintage sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, and jumpers go in and out of style every winter. Over the decades, men’s retro sweater styles have also experienced shifts in popularity with changes in fit, pattern, and colors matching the fashion of the day. Read more history of vintage sweaters or jumpers here. Popular vintage sweater patterns … Read More about Men’s Vintage Sweaters, Retro Jumpers 1920s to 1980s
Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s History for Women
Denim has become such an accepted part of many people’s wardrobes that to imagine a time without jeans is almost impossible. To some, it is even more incredulous to imagine that men’s vintage jeans were actually designed in the late nineteenth century. As fashion trends have come and gone, there are very few items designed … Read More about Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s History for Women
1950s Jewelry Styles and History
In the 1950s, costume jewelry enjoyed a global boom in popularity. Jewelry designs were clean, colorful, ornate, and perfectly coordinated with an outfit. Costume jewelry flourished with the increased spending power that this decade yielded. Consequently, 1950s costume jewelry perfectly facilitated the trend for women to look well groomed. While the war years brought about … Read More about 1950s Jewelry Styles and History