A Vintage Lookbook: Style Throughout the Decades | #vintagelookbook

My thoughts have been turning to cold weather 1940’s clothing as of late. Tops of my list is a great casual overcoat that is stylish and warm. Now, if only I could send away for it from the images below. “Hollywood” is tops on my list! These are all from the Fall and Winter 1939-1940 […]Continue Reading...

1940s womans winter fashion style #1940s #1940swinter #1940sfashion #1940swoman #1940swinterfashion #1940sstyle #vintagephoto #vintageimage

Back in late 2013, I penned a post called Ten Cold Weather Vintage Wardrobe Staples that was inspired by no small part by the scads of co...

What is in your closet? The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes in the 1940s. 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. So, what

1,297 Likes, 11 Comments - Emily (@chimesatmidnight) on Instagram: “Winter style - a Chevrolet in Massachusetts 1941 #vintage #winter #1940s”

1940s fashion history is fascinating. The clothes women wore were not designed by the fashionable and wealthy, but by patriotism and practicality needed during times of war. Menswear and military uniforms changed how women's clothes looked, moved, and were made just as Hollywood had done in the 1930s. The results were timeless dresses, pants for