Wednesday 19 March 2014

Reserved Elegance

Whilst in the 20's the wild, fearless changes and trends in fashion reigned supreme, the 30's fashion scene became far more reserved, given that everyone wanted to look respectable and proper, perhaps to deflect away from the loose morals and ways of the 20's?


(Source: sensibility.com) The curves, though more gentle, were slowly coming back into fashion. princess lines were becoming quite popular - it still gave the loose look of the 20's, but also emphasised the waist.

1930s Ladies Dress and Jacket Sewing Pattern - Claudette Colbert for Hollywood Pattern #879
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Keeping warm and looking good at the same time.
(Source: pinterest) I like how this article shows choices for the coats - in a time of sadness and little opportunity, it would be quite uplifting to feel like you could make your own decisions

It was almost as if everyone had been scared off from their previous ways, given the consequences of some people's recklessness. No longer were people cavorting in luxurious short dresses and oversized trousers - now everyone was trying their best to be upper class and quiet - hats were worn everywhere; almost like another way of covering up and show respect.
A feather and fur hat from 1939 that would surely draw every eye in the room to it. #vintage #hat #feathers #1930s #fashion
(Source: pinterest) This would be such a head-turning hat, it's almost Isabella Blow worthy!
 
1930's men's fashion(Source: pinterest) Men were generally more covered up too - the hats would contribute to their social status. I think the look above is both casual and quite reserved - there's nothing extreme but they look like they're in a good place - something everyone was aiming for.
 
(Source: flickr (suetarr1) Page of hats from a Sears catalogue
 
 
(Source: tuppencehapenny)
 
Hat styles were quite shaped to the head; I especially love the angular styles as they would really add definition to the face.

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