Showing posts with label Edwardian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edwardian. Show all posts

Edwardian Fashion From McCalls Magazine

Sunday, November 4, 2012

There are many reasons to love Downton Abbey, but one especially I would like to highlight is that the show has garnered an interest amongst the populace for Edwardian and World War I era clothing.

The teens era has always been a bit of a pretty murky area for me, definitely the 1920s were flapper dresses but as my knowledge in vintage clothing and fashion history expands, I am discovering that flapper dresses weren't really the norm until the mid to late 1920s.

So in my efforts to learn more about World War 1 and Edwardian fashions, I have been gathering images throughout the internet and wanted to share my finds with my lovely vintage readers.

Edwardian and World War 1 Fashions
Described as "Advanced Models of Distinctive Winter Styles" from an issue of McCalls winter magazine 1913. Look at those amazing details!
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Edwardian and World War 1 Fashions
"Daytime and Evening Gowns of Dainty Lace and Grace" from the Titanic era from a March 1914 issue of McCalls magazine.
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Edwardian and World War 1 Fashions
From April 1914 issue of McCalls magazine (two years after the sinking of the Titanic).
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Edwardian and World War 1 Fashions
These styles came in the late teens, 1918-1919 and were for Spring fashions. I can't remember where I sourced these from, I'm sorry!

Edwardian and World War 1 Fashions
Winter styles from an issue of The Woman's Magazine from December 1919.
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I feel that the Edwardian era and World War 1 era is often overlooked for the wonderful clothes and fashions that spanned these two decades. And most often these eras are just lumped in with Victorian and Flapper fashions. As I progress in my knowledge of antique clothing, I hope you will learn a thing or two as well!




Vintage Edwardian Petticoats

Thursday, November 1, 2012

I've always had a soft spot for vintage lingerie and recently I've had a mild obsession with vintage petticoats from the late Victorian era to the Edwardian era. Petticoats were a symbol of femininity and were almost often trimmed with lace, ruffles, embroidery, and applique. They were worn to protect your dresses from your body (sweat, oil) and for added warmth. Not only did they serve as an undergarment, they were also used to help structure your dress.

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I love these petticoats because they're often made of sturdier fabrics than the dresses themselves since petticoats had to be worn all the time and more often than not you would wear the same petticoats under different dresses.

How to wear a vintage petticoat in modern day times: These petticoats are perfect for layering. For summer wear a vintage petticoat with a pretty camisole or breezy blouse. For Autumn pair it with a longer cardigan or cropped denim jacket. And if you want to toughen up your look, dare you wear a leather biker jacket?

All of these Edwardian petticoats will be in Adored Vintage this weekend!

Vintage and Antique Hats 1913-1915 | Edwardian Portraits Part II

Monday, September 3, 2012

This is the second part of Antique Hats 1913-1915 Edwardian Portraits post I did last week. Even more elaborate and stunning millinery to astound and be baffled over!



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Vintage and Antique Hats from 1913-1915 | Edwardian Portraits Part 1

Monday, August 27, 2012

These are some of the fanciest vintage hats I ever did see! Can you imagine wearing one of these millinery creations atop your head? Some of these antique hats are really rather fabulous, I do wonder where one wore such fancy hats?

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This collection of vintage photographs from 1913-1915 of women in hats reminds me so much of the derby scene from Funny Face. Which of these antique hats would you wear?

Don't forget to stay tuned for installment two of more photos of antique hats from the Edwardian era!

sources: une | deux

Downton Abbey Costumes | Season 2 Costume Highlights

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I've been catching up on Season 2 of Downton Abbey with my fella (we're both fans of the show) so I thought I would dedicate a post to the costumes from Downton Abbey as this period of fashion is one I rather fancied. I am excited to see the fashions evolve into the late teens and early 20s! Also, these are only highlights from Episodes 1, 2 and 3 of Season 2 as those are the only episodes I have seen thus far!

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All images are from Downton Online. The website is an amazing source if you are a fan of the show, so I highly recommend checking it out!

Vintage Clothing Shop Update | A Little Bit Golden

Friday, July 20, 2012

One of the loveliest vintage shop updates I've posted! Perfect if you have a wedding to go to or a formal affair or even if YOU are the beautiful bride to be! This shop update is all about pretty vintage wedding dresses, flowery gowns, and those golden little details.

1930s wedding dress / vintage 1930s lace gown / vintage wedding gown / wedding dress
vintage 1940s brooch / vintage 40s jewelry / vintage silver leaf pearls brooch
vintage 1920s heels / vintage 20s golden flapper heels / vintage 1920s shoes
vintage 1930s dress / vintage 30s tiered floral gown / vintage 1930s garden silk gown
vintage 1920s blouse / antique 1910s 1920s blouse / romantic Downton Abbey sheer blouse
vintage 1950s dress / vintage 50s golden yellow party dress / 1950s party dress
vintage 1930s dress / vintage 1930s black lace gown / vintage 30s formal party black dress
vintage 1930s gown / vintage 1930s dress / vintage cream sheer ruffled wedding gown / antique dress
vintage 1920s dress / vintage sheer flapper dress / vintage 20s white dress
vintage brooch / vintage cameo 1940s brooch / cameo brooch / vintage pin
vintage 1920s blouse / 1920s sheer blouse / Edwardian antique sheer romantic blouse
vintage 1940s wedding dress / vintage wedding dress / 1940s bustle wedding gown