1940 winter fashion

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 comments that I get from fellow vintage fashion fans around the world regarding how to keep sporting old school styles when the temperature is chillier than that of a snowman convention. If you haven't read that post yet (or want a refresher) I encourage you to check it out, as every last item listed there remains a firm favourite of mine for cold weather…

The oft dreaded matchy-matchy, just too coordinated, following all those old fashioned rules- bag and shoes have to match, match your shoes to your belt, all that...wait! Did you say old fashioned? Isn't that exactly the look we're after? Why yes :) I used to be horrified by the idea of things being too matched, but then I started getting interested in vintage fashion and now it is the opposite that pains my eyes! There is a balance of course, monotone isn't the look to go for (unless it is…

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...

Priscilla Lane models four outfits - So you're going to college ! ( left) Doesn't Priscilla Lane look a dream in this casual all-day-round dress suited for campus and class? The long sleeved crepe blouse

Step back into the classic vintage styling of 1940s outerwear with a new 1940s style coat or jacket. The '40s look was a men's inspired boxy silhouette with oversized collars, big buttons, and wide sleeves. Long knee-length 40s overcoats, trench coats, and the shorter box coat are iconic styles of 1940s coats. Hip length utility

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