Fashion throwback- the 1930's

Daughters of Leo and Tessie Reber
Front to back: RaNae, Ruth, Dorothy, Velma, Miriam and Avonelle

I fell in love with this picture the moment I saw it.  These sisters are beautiful and the fashion--- spot on for the 1930's!

The 1930's said good by to the "boyish" look of the 1920s and embraced by  a much more modest look by 1933.  The style was form fitted with a high wais, fitted hips, longer mid-calf or floor length hemline, high neckline and wide shoulders.

Budgets were tight in the 1930's so women had to look smart and "be" smart.  Less expensive fabrics had somewhat of a peasant look to them.  Cotton became a staple!

The joy, fashion, music, and movies of the '40's!

While war raged in Europe America Enjoyed the music of the 40's.  Included in the list of "Greats" were Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby and my personal favorite Frank Sinatra

Citizen Kane, It's a Wonderful life and Hitchcock's Rebecca topped the movie charts along with Samuel Goldwynn's Best Year of Our Lives.

I guess if I could time travel to day, it would be to the 40's the decade of fragility and strength.  A time when life was hard and uncertain and where fashion was supreme.

I would embrace a cause- the cause of freedom and I would hope I would fall in love with all over again with my hubby - the tall dark stranger getting ready to ship off to war in his Navy uniform

Special thanks to Alyssa and Landon for sharing their love of the '40's and of each other with us.  And a big shout out to my wonderfully talented niece Chelsea for the amazing photography!

Enjoy your Thursday and don't forget to time travel!

Lost in the 40's- men's fashion

Lost in love and the 40's- Landon and Alyssa

 Men's fashion in the 1940's is recognized as the last celebrated decade of elegance and style.  While the 1940's fashion began as one of practicality it burst with extravagance as the war drew to a close overseas.  

I love getting lost in the past!

The end of the war and rationing brought about the development of the style known as the "swing era."  Shirts and coats for men's fashion came in various ranges of colors.  Most men could be found in a tie whether it be silk or hand painted- they were exotic and reflected the owner's individualism.

The easiest pick for 1940's fashion for men is a double breasted suit(stripes are perfect) and a fedora hat- don't forget the two toned shoes!

Love in the '40's

Alyssa and Landon captures the essence of the 1940's 

 While the 1940's remains as one of the most significant decades in human history, it also ushered in unprecedented change in fashion.  As the war in Europe raged, Italy and Paris were no longer the fashion leaders.

It was a  decade when economics dictated fashion. The fashion industry in  America in 1941 had its work cut out for them.  It was an era when substance mattered more than style.   While the battlefront was somewhat removed from American soil, feelings of patriotism were strong and no one wanted to be accused of anything other than support for the troops.  Included in this patriotic fervor was the world of fashion.  

Alyssa's hat demonstrates the "feel" of the turban.

Because of strict fabric rationing, the length of women's dresses became shorter- knee length rather than calf.  Also, due to the war, the top of women's dresses became somewhat militant- a masculine flare.  Of emphasis in Women's fashion was the hour glass silhouette with broad shoulders (shoulder pads) and a tiny waistline.

Celebrating the 1940's

 A Sneak Peak at what's coming up in July---Meet Alyssa and Landon--- then and now!  

You will fall in love with them, their fashion, and the photography of the wonderfully talented Chelsea Clark.... Hang with KEPT this month!

Happy 4th of July!