Hello lovely readers, I hope you had a marvelous weekend 🙂 My weekend was busy because I was running around getting prepared for my next big adventure on Tuesday to…SPAIN!
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I cannot wait as Spain has always been a dream place that I would love to visit and now I get the chance tomorrow! Now I won’t get to see ALL of Spain, in fact I will only get to see 2 places while I’m there as I’m going for my Lindy Hop Teachers wedding. However, 2 places is better than zero places in my mind, so Barcelona and seaside village of Platja d’Arois our destinations (this trip).
I plan on taking tons of pictures while there to share with you, but in the mean time I thought it would be fun to share some Vintage Travel Posters of Spain to help you get excited along with me, AND we can all agree that vintage travel posters are just super cool to look at.
Vintage Travel Posters for Spain
First up the iconic image of the Spanish Flamenco Dancer. I just adore her dress in this 1955 poster.
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Visit Sevilla in either 1933 or 1955 (I think 1955) to see the famous Flamenco Dancer.
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The Flamenco Dancer is so iconic it is pretty hard to not find a travel poster with their imagery on it.
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You also cannot look at vintage Spanish travel posters and not post some of the infamous Bull Fighter.
This is a very dramatic poster
Spain via TWA (Trans World Airlines).
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Also the Spanish Senorita is another popular marketing symbol.
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Visit Madrid via Iberia Air Lines.
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Now for some more lovely miscellaneous posters….
San Sebastian -1930s travel poster.
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I’m a sucker for a wonderful 1940s advertising poster and this one does NOT disappoint. The wedges, her trousers and sweater are so Katharine Hepburn and I can’t get enough!
Well dressed 1920s ladies in Madrid.
Another beautiful Flamenco Dancer poster.
So my friends, have you ever been to Spain? What was your favorite part, place? food? Do tell!
When the skies darken and the rain starts to pour, chances are you’ve asked yourself the age-old question: what should I wear? If you’re looking for inspiration that’s fun, practical, and rooted in history, the fashion trends of the 1930s to 1950s have something for everyone. From classic trench coats and chic ponchos to quirky rain hats and sensible rain boots, discover the 1930s to the 1950s best pieces for staying dry and stylish in any storm.
Note: At the end I provide vintage shopping tips on where to get your own vintage rain gear.
Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy & RocknRomance Vintage are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
What To Wear When It’s Raining-1930s to 1950s Inspiration
Vintage Rain Gear Advertising & Vintage Patterns to Inspire:
1930s Vintage Catalog Page for Raincoats: I’m a big fan of the transparent raincoat (top on the right) which you will see a few more times below. Your outfit will never be hidden! Honestly though all those coats are pretty fantastic in this ad.
Another FANTASTIC examples of transparent raincoats from the 1943 MGM film, ‘The Human Comedy’. In the film Donna Reed rocks a transparent slicker and headcover with matching transparent umbrella.
Thank you to Michael W for the screenshots for my blog.
Raincoats for the whole family in the 1950s! The green coat is so beautiful and did you notice her boots (keep scrolling to see an ad for the rain boots)? What a cool Fashion Frocks ad.
1950s Vintage Sewing Pattern for Kids Rain Coats and Fall Jackets.
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Looking for some vintage rain boots that are also transparent?? Look no further than these darling “Rain Dears” with bow! Can I have 10???
1950s raincoat and rain gear ideas as seen in a 1950s Sears Christmas Wish Book catalog. What would you buy?
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1953 ad for Firestone Velon Plastic. Love that even the dog has a rain coat 🙂
Here are some examples of vintage rain gear items you can take home and enjoy
(updated Feb 2024)
Vintage Shopping: I have put together an Etsy Collection that I update monthly of “Vintage Rain Gear“.
NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.
Do you love the transparent rain coats I posted above? Well Etsy has a bunch of new and vintage styles, just hit the search button and pick what works for you. To get you started here is a vintage 1970’s clear vinyl raincoat with white polka dots (avail as of Feb 2024 HERE).
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RocknRomance Vintage is a brand that makes REPRODUCTION 1940s & 1950s fashions (aka modern sizes and fabrics), they have a cute ‘Semi Transparent’ raincoat that you can purchase from their website (this one is made to order). Take a look by clicking HERE or the image below.
1950s overshoes. These black rain boots are two-tone glossy and matte rubber with cuban heels. They slip on and are just below mid-calf (avail as of Feb 2024 HERE).
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Late 1950s Baby Rain Jacket that features a bright yellow trim with a clear body with yellow poppies and white daisies.
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Look at this adorable 1950s rain bonnet box with a surprise inside..the rain bonnet itself! LOVE THIS! The seller has more styles, that are just too cute!
