In spite of the huge trend in the 1920s for women to sport a more tomboy look (short hair, shapeless dresses, and sportswear inspired by men’s fashion), it can never be said that women back then looked anything other than feminine. The outfit below was modeled in 1919, a year before the decade of my current …
Jazz Age Chic with an Unbuttoned Shirtdress
I’m off to travel a small section of the globe, but will be back soon with lots of ideas for how to dress “Jazz Age Chic” in the modern world. For now, I give you this as an idea for what’s to come. I have an outfit (almost) identical to this one and will share it …
Weekend Look Influenced by the 1920s is Purely Modern
It’s the weekend! Need something to wear while you’re out and about? (If you can get out and about with the storm hitting the East Coast!) How about a cute, feminine look that has elements of the 1920s? The feminine drop-waist tunic and jacket pair up with the colorful scarf and tote to tickle the …
Vintage-Inspired Winter Outfit
I’m in the process of putting together a post about 1920s hair and makeup using the fun Vintage Makeup Guide for that era from Glamourdaze.com. In that guide is an illustration (pictured below) of a woman dressed so elegantly that I was inspired to curate an outfit idea that I think would be quite smashing to wear during …