1930s FASHION: Why is no one talking about it?

Okay, why is no one talking about 1930s fashion? Why doesn’t the style of this decade get more hype? I love vintage fashion, vintage style, and think that 1930s fashion deserves more appreciation.

What do you think of the clothes of the 1930s? What is your favorite fashion era? Comment below!

SOURCES:

Bruce Boyer and Patricia Mears. Introduction. In Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashion in the 1930s. Museum at FIT. 2014.

Carol Dyhouse. Glamour: Women, History, Feminism. 2010.

Ariele Elia. The Wardrobe of the Modern Athlete: Activewear in the 1930s. In Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashion in the 1930s. Museum at FIT. 2014.

Patricia Mears. The Arc of Modernity I: Women’s Couture in the 1930s. In Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashion in the 1930s. Museum at FIT. 2014.

Amanda Stuart. Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland. 2013.

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WANT TO LEARN MORE?

BOOKS ON 1930S FASHION & HISTORY (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):

Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashion in the 1930s. Museum at FIT. 2014.

The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and ‘40s by Marsha Hunt. 1993.

CONTINUE THE JOURNEY:

[Jounce]

This feels like when Karolina Zebrowska made a video asking why nobody is talking about 1930s shoes!

[bumpgrrl]

Still true 1 year later!
I was watching another vintage YouTuber today, and she said "blah blah blah was the style of underwear in the 1920s, then it changed to blah blah following that in the 1940s and 50s". I had to back up and replay it just to make sure I didn't miss the 30s, but she literally did not even say the number.

[hdawn]

Its always nice to see someone appreciate the 1930s specifically. The simplistic glamor from films of that era are so astonishing in its beauty!!! And even casual wear was adorable

[Jazhara_Lee]

I found this video by searching for 1930s vintage style on YouTube. I’ve always wanted to dress in 1930s fashion ever since I was a little girl watching Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie mysteries, film noir, early Hitchcock (The Lady Vanishes) and so forth. I got distracted by all the 1950s and 1940s fashion when I began diving into vintage, but now I realize that it has always been my love for 1930s style that has guided me. For instance, I love love love Naomi Watts’ wardrobe in Peter Jackson’s King Kong. I just love the ‘30s!
Your outfit is so beautiful and you took my breath away.

[kaytiej]

I agree. I love mid 30s day wear fashion in particular. Feminine, classic, practical...adorable. Its exciting to find others who gravitate to it as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your journey. Great video.

[Tatiana_Palii]

Hearing about the Great Depression as the first (and only?..) association with the 1930's was a bit unexpected. For me, as a Russian, the first associations were the Great Terror of 1937 and the general rise of totalitarianism, also reflected in fashion, not only in the USSR and Germany, but in other places too (sportswear!). Feels kind of relatable again...

[kariannep]

This is my favorite design era. If you go to old film, it’s the most glamorous time. I love Edwardian and 40s & 50s. These designs repeat often. Even though my teens were in the late 60s, fashion tanked until Mary Quaint

[marymary]

I’m nearly 60, since a teenager I’ve always loved 1930’s fashion. 👌💕

[drzfinezt]

Why is nobody talking about that beautiful lamp behind you! Just gorgeous! Good video on the most elegant style period of the modern era!

[oekmama]

I think too, that film lends the idea that the 1930s (body) silhouette is not a body type that many vintage customers possess. So in the 1930s, it‘s a tall, slender, sporty silhouette with patterns drawing attention to shoulders and necklines to frame the face.

[mcomeslast]

Madeleine Khan’s white dress from Paper Moon is on my make list. I have a couple reproduction patterns from McCalls from the late 20’s and early 30’s. From family photos, most of the women in my family wore simple shift dresses. I have one of a grandma with a shirt and blouse, at a funeral, I think. Maybe it goes under the radar because it was an austere time. Bonnie and Clyde and the Newton boys (family) were in the press and usually not in anything fancy. Even fancy was poor and folks like reminiscing about the stories. Then the war started and folks were just relieved it was over.

[timothymishalmalvaso]

Thank you. I love this fashion era. I have a dress that my dad said reminded him of his mother. He was born in 1935.

[GhislaineBeauce]

Hear hear! I couldn't agree more! Thank you for starting your channel, this video just popped up in my feed. I scoured YouTube a couple years back looking for a #costuber specialising in 1930s style, and yes, I could not find anyone at the time.

[benman]

Yes! The 30s get so overlooked as a whole! I wish there were more reproduction 30s cloting out there too. I find that it is very close to the 40s, but there is something that 40s clothing misses that the 30s does just so well.
my Favoite Batman is Batman the Animated Series because it it totally styled with the cues of the 1930s, and it is just so visually pleasing!

[Roni]

I purchased all my 1930's sewing patterns from England on Etsy

[wowzieee]

While sewing i watch YouTube videos, mostly 1930s movies. There are great movies from the 30s on youtube. I sometimes stop the film to double check the dresses the women wear. There are great actors from that decade as well. Keep inspiring.

[angelagrimes]

So wish you would come back. I miss your vlogging a lot.

[jk]

Wonderful video! I am recently really getting into 30's fashion. I was more into 50s housewife-ish style, with 40s style mixed in. But I am really loving the 30s vibe.

[aidal.arnaldy]

My favorite fashion era is definitely the 1930s! ❤ on with what you're doing.This era deserves more awareness and display,

[Sabatuar]

I have so many of the Lady Marlowe reproduction patterns from this era. Just need to find the time to make them.