30s fashion

“choose your favorite fashion era!”

Exploring how to get a 1930s look on a budget by looking at the 1930s retrospective trend during the 1970s, inspired by Hollywood films

At the moment, 1930s reproduction clothing is limited in choices. I expect a 1930s revival to happen in the next few years, but for now it is a forgotten decade. If you want to create a 1930s outfit, you will either need to buy vintage ($$ ouch $$) or sew your own. The first step

I scanned these photos from Sept 15th 1939 Harper's Bazaar magazine a year ago and set them aside, can you do that on a computer? The first image is a yellow satin embroidered silver gown the second is a pale pink with silver brocade both from Mainbocher's. Aren't these two lovely and so elegant, definately would call it dressing for a dinner party or perhaps a night to the theatre or opera.

1930s skirts are hard to come by today. Even new 1930s style skirts can be tricky to find! The defining characteristic of 30s skirts is the length. The early '30s had skirts down to the ankle which gradually rose to below the knee over time. The vintage midi or tea length skirts are the most

Love the style of this classic 1950's bride but especially heart the glamour and elegance of this 1930's bride what era bride are you? (source)

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I am working on a real mid-1930s dress at the moment and it's time for the next installment of my series: the 1930s! Which also happens to be my favorite fashion decade! Enjoy: 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939