1920s- 1940s Inspired Fall Fashion

Vintage fashion is one of the desperate loves of my life. I often wear vintage and vintage reproduction clothing in my daily life. In the spring and summer I go more for the bright vibrant 1950s and 60s styles but in the fall and winter I fall more in love with the rich tones of the 1030s and 40s.

 

 

Of course getting these luxe looks in an every day outfit is no easy feat. So here are some ideas to introduce the glamour and richness of the 1920s-40s into your daily wear without looking like a costumed character.

 

 

Wearing a textured sweater with a modern high waisted pencil skirt in a rich color. With a vintage scarf and small leather handbag provide for a lady-like 1940s inspired outfit without looking like you've forgotten what decade you're in.

 

 

Consider investing in a pair of oxford inspired pumps like these being sold on Unique Vintage.

 

 

 

The devil is in the detail. I love this bright orange vintage 1930s day dress with lace applique cut outs. Simplicity has come out in the past couple of years with an amazing vintage inspired line that gives you these amazing looks. 

 

 

 



Fashion Icon: Clara Bow

Clara Bow was THE silent movie star of the 1920s.

Tomboyish, awkward and with a comical face, Clara won her first role on the screen at the age of 16 based on these qualities.

It's one of the things I love about Clara, she defies gender and still is sensational.

 

 

Clara Bow's make-up became iconic in the twenties, without Clara we wouldn't have the bow lip. A lipstick application that emphasises the curves of a woman's lips.

 

 

Military seemed to take some part in Clara's style;

 

 

But with age she became a prominent sex symbol.

 

 

Clara was a character

 

 

And some of her style would raise some eyebrows in our more modern society;

 

 

But I just love her style

 

 

Especially these shoe!

 

 

 

And there she is; Clara Bow- 1920s film star, fashion icon and sex symbol.