1940s scarf

You know those times when you try something new with your wardrobe, and you stare in the mirror a few times that day trying to figure out whether it's new and innovative or just straight up weird? This outfit has been one of those for me. I found this image on Pinterest, and I based this scarf style on the snood diagram on the bottom left: My scarf is quite a bit larger though, so it's a little different. But what do you think? I'm really torn. Do you think it works as a fun accessory, or is…

Today we take a look at vintage scarf styles in spring and summer weights and how they were worn through each decade 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Learn about vintage winter weight scarves and accessories too. Vintage scarves have been an essential accessory in women’s wardrobes for years. They have the power to

The purse and hat were the two biggest 1940s accessories a woman wore, but they were not the only way to dress up an outfit. Most women wore a belt with their dress, suit, or skirt. They were necessary, but not emphasized until the late 1940s. Gloves had more style, being worn whenever a woman

1940s wartime knitted turban and scarf knitting pattern

The 1940s headscarf/bandana has been one of the best discoveries I have ever made in life. At least, when it comes to vintage fashion. Bandana styles are quick, practical, stupendous for windy/wet days, offer another way to accessorize, and are quite recognizably "vintage". They cover pin curls, horrible hair days, thinning or graying hair, and I cherish the styles for my woke-up-10-minutes-before-leaving days. Not to mention, for the working women of the 1940s, they were often required for…

Finally someone's helping the lover of all things 1940s fashion out! Khloe This Domestic Life Blog

Headscarves are a recent discovery of mine, as I love creating 1940’s looks, but have hair that is inappropriately short for the decade! (I also love snoods. Ch…

I made version C in silk; it was a very simple pattern.

Add retro glam to summer hairstyles with a vintage scarf! These are my favorite ways to wear vintage nylon scarves. • The Dapper Dahlia 🌸 #retrohair #vintagehair #retrostyle #vintagestyle #hairscarf #scarfstyle