Vintage Style- A little bit of Vintage History

 As you probably know, I love vintage. But there is a reason why I love it sooooo much. As well as the fashion and style, I love the values and ethics of the past. But what are these values and ethics? Well, get ready for a little bit of Vintage History...


Marilyn Monroe

For me vintage starts off in the 20's, and in this time, the First World War had just ended. Dresses were short, with drop waists, and pearls and hats, such as Cloches, were fashionable. Hair was short, and everyone was out to look their best.


1920's fashion

The 1930's, an era known for Art Deco. Fashion was usually based on geometric shapes.

1930's fashion

The 40's was the time of WW2, and as men were away fighting, women had to take on the jobs and responsibilities that would usually be left to their husbands. As well as food, fabric was rationed and so women's outfits were not quite as flamboyant as they could have been. Even though they didn't have much choice on their clothing, they could do anything they liked with their hair. Hairstyles did have to be practical though, if women were working in factories, and so they would curl their hair in rollers and sleep in them overnight. The following day they would take them out and using their fingers they would roll their hair into styles such as Victory Rolls (named after the fighter plane manouver). Sometimes they would tie a scarf around their hair to keep their curls in place.

1940's fashion

In the 1950's, the war had ended and so the early fiftes were a time of celebration. Dresses often had nipped-in waists and fuller skirts. Curls were still in and the most popular hairstyle was the Marilyn Set, made famous by- yep, you guessed it. Marilyn Monroe!

1950's fashion

For me, vintage ends in the 1960's. The sixties were known as the time of the Beatles, and of course, Audrey Hepburn, who starred in many films including 'Roman Holiday' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. As for fashion, shift dresses were in, and monochrome (black and white were popular colours in clothing). Hair was straighter, and women often opted for the bouffant, which was commonly seen on the likes of Audrey and Jackie O.



1960's fashion

So, there you have it. My little bit of Vintage History!
El