Vintage Advertisement Postcards – Shoes, Hats, Candy, Coats

Retro advertising postcards were the original junk mail. Like the ads and flyers we receive today businesses would send out these advertisements in the 1940’s. Here’s a look at the styles of hats, shoes, coats and chocolates. I like the retro styled designs.

A look at vintage ads:

This ad features WWII themed practical shoes for war.

Fashionable felt hats for men.

Portis all American style hats.

Roller skating fancy comfort shoes.

These shoes are to be worn for summer sports such as baseball or golfing. Must be before the tennis shoe was invented?

Smart hats for men.

Boxes of assorted candy haven’t changed much.

Halloween themed postcard featuring ladies shoes.

The ads could work as coupons if you brought them along to the store while shopping.

Printable Tags – Vintage French Fashions

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Vintage French fashion plates adorn these beautiful printable tags. These ladies and fabulous gowns are from the early 1800’s. Each digital tag features two stylish women wearing French fashion dresses and they are framed by a beautiful border reminiscent of a cathedral.

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Mens Fashion Silhouettes

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A look  at the history of how mens fashions have changed through the ages with silhouettes of clothing worn from 1190 to 1820. Men really knew how to show of their legs in the early years and I thought skinny jeans were the first time we’ve seen such a tight look on guys. Too bad head wear went out of style, you’d think short men would catch on that top hats are a great way to make you look taller!

Mens fashion from 1190 to 1820

Mens fashion from the late 12th century to the early 19th century went through a number of significant changes. During the medieval period, which lasted from the 12th to the 15th century, men’s clothing was heavily influenced by the styles of the nobility. Men of all social classes would wear tunics, which were long, loose-fitting garments that reached down to the knees or ankles. Over the tunic, men would wear a surcoat, a long, sleeveless coat that was often adorned with decorative embroidery or heraldic symbols. Men would also wear a variety of accessories, such as belts, brooches, and hats.

In the Renaissance period, which lasted from the 14th to the 17th century, men’s fashion became more opulent and ornate. Men would wear tightly fitted doublets, which were short, padded jackets that were worn over a shirt. They would also wear hose, which were tight-fitting trousers that were worn tucked into the doublet. Men would also wear a variety of accessories, such as ruffs, collars, and codpieces.

During the 18th century, men’s fashion underwent a significant change as the styles of the nobility began to influence fashion for men of all social classes. Men would wear knee-length breeches and long, frock coats. They would also wear waistcoats, which were a type of vest, and wigs, which were popular among men of all social classes. Men would also wear a variety of accessories, such as cravats, which were a type of necktie, and pocket watches.

In the early 19th century, men’s fashion continued to be influenced by the styles of the nobility. Men would wear long, tight-fitting trousers and a variety of coat styles, including the frock coat and the tailcoat. They would also wear waistcoats and cravats, and would often wear top hats and carry walking canes.

Overall, men’s fashion during this period was heavily influenced by the styles of the nobility, and was characterized by a focus on opulence and ornamentation. As time went on, fashion became more tailored and form-fitting, with a greater emphasis on accessories and details.

Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: May 2012

may 2012 vintage fashion desktop wallpaper calendarInspired by Downton Abbey Season 2 fashions, here is the May 2012 desktop calendar wallpaper background.

Do you have an upcoming spring garden party to attend, read this fashion advice from the early 1920’s on what to wear to your event. Continue reading Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: May 2012

Children’s Hairstyles Dutch Braids, Dutch Haircuts

dutch braidsNewer than “Dutch” braids is the fashion now so popular of wearing the hair drawn softly to the top of the head, caught there with a ribbon, the top strand plaited in the back hair which is slightly, rolled and caught three inches from the ends with another bow as illustrated, in the “hair-dress” of the demure little miss in the upper picture. The little girl whose hair simply doesn’t “fluff” will find this rather a difficult style to manage and it may be more satisfactory for her to braid the back hair loosely, double
it up and fasten with a big barrette. Barrettes, by the way, are much smarter in the world of little women than ribbons. Much newer than pink or blue or white gibbon are bows of “old” blue, white polka dotted with blue, or gingham plaids. Continue reading Children’s Hairstyles Dutch Braids, Dutch Haircuts

Victorian Hairstyles

How should a victorian lady wear her hair? A Victorian lady of fashion will wear a stylish pompadour to show off her graceful neck to admirers.
A shapely head can be seen when tresses are rolled and pinned in a pompadour hairstyle. The hair must part loosely and carelessly on one side and flow gracefully over the forehead on the other side of the face. The hair must be knotted on the crown of the head in a delightful loop.

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Summer belles wear their hair combed high. Ladies with hair in this style, appear full, with not a pin in sight. Perfect for thick chestnut ringlets.