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Tag: Vintage fashion


Jan
2014

Let’s Travel to Winter in Sun Valley, Idaho in the 1940s

categories: travel, Vintage Advertising, vintage images
Vintage 1940s Travel Poster for Sun Valley, Idaho featuring a woman downhill skiing

For as long as I can remember I have always wished I could go to “Sun Valley, Idaho”  during the early days of the 1940s and 50s. Skiing down the hill next to Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper (seriously, could you imagine???!!), drinking hot chocolate in my super stylish ski sweater with reindeer or skiers on it and ending my day sleeping in a chic ski cabin. Sigh…how fun! If I actually really think about it I think I fell in love with the whole idea after seeing the 1941 movie “Sun Valley Serenade” with Sonja Henie, which was such a magical and fun movie. Whatever the reasons, we can all agree as Vintage fans that Sun Valley of the past really did look like a vintage lovers dream.

So, as per tradition with my blog, lets look at some fun 1940s images & travel ads from this skiers paradise.

Vintage Travel: Let’s Visit Sun Valley in the Winter!

1940’s Vintage Images & Travel Posters / Ads

First lets start off with Glenn Miller “It Happened in Sun Valley”, to get us in the mood….

Vintage 1940s Travel Poster for Sun Valley, Idaho featuring a woman in a downhill skiing outfit getting ready to hit the slopes.

Vintage 1940s Travel Poster for Sun Valley, Idaho featuring a woman downhill skiing

Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert looking so amazing. Love the sweater Mister Cooper. 1940s photo.

1940s Vintage Photo of Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert in ski wear getting ready to ski in Sun Valley

“Winter sports under a summer sun…Sun Valley Idaho”.

I love the skaters in the back of the below picture, so very cute.

Vintage 1940s Travel Poster for Sun Valley, Idaho featuring a woman in 1940s Ski Wear getting ready to ski. Cool Winter 1940s Fashion.

1946 photo of skiers enjoying the sun after a good day of skiing. This is an outstanding photo! The two girls on the left are my favs for style. Look at the vintage hairstyles?! Drool.

1940s Photo from 1946 of skiers enjoying the sun after a good day of skiing in Sun Valley. This is an outstanding photo! The two girls on the left are my favs for style. Look at the vintage hairstyles?! Drool.

1940s photo of a group of skiier’s in a car being driven somewhere in Sun Valley to enjoy the slopes.

1940s photo of a group of skiier's in a car being driven somewhere in Sun Valley to enjoy the slopes.

As a past skier I do have to say that it is fun to ski when you can wear a t-shirt. Or in this ad..no shirt. Possibly a 1940s travel ad.

1940s travel ad for Winter sports under a summer sun at the Sun Valley Lodge in Sun Valley at Ketchum, Idaho. Travel illustration features a man with no shirt on in ski pants and skiis.

Here is another image from 1946 from a photo series by George Silk of skiers enjoying the warmth of the sun. That swimsuit has two thumbs up from me! Plus..anyone want a sandwich?

1940s Vintage Photo from 1946 of two women and man in a 1940s swimsuit (on the 1 woman) and 1940s hairstyles enjoying a sandwich lunch during their downhill skiing adventure in Sun Valley, Idaho.

I just adore the 1940s looks in the travel ad. Look at all the fun things you can do beside skiing?

1940s vintage travel ad for Sun Valley Idaho featuring all the activities you can do when you visit.

Would you like some entertainment while you ski? I’m a sucker for an accordion 🙂

1940s vintage travel ad for Sun Valley Idaho featuring a woman in braids and ski wear posing by a man playing the accordion outside.

There you have it, Vintage 1940s Sun Valley. Dreamy isn’t it?

FURTHER READING:

Lastly I will leave you with a superb number from Sun Valley Serenade with the Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy Dandridge.

Liz 🙂


Oct
2013

How to dress for an “Electro Swing Party”-Picture Inspiration

categories: vintage images, Vintage Style
how-to-dress-for-an-electro-swing-party

Looking to be the ‘Bees Knees’ at your next Electro Swing Party? Then you are at the right blog post! Check out all these cool real-life vintage images for tons of vintage style inspiration.

HELPFUL TIP! Looking for where to buy all these fashions, vintage or vintage reproduction? Check out the following websites:

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Lets begin….

The 1920s

In the 1920s, women’s dress seems to have been reduced to two dimensions and hung from the shoulders with little acknowledgment of bosom or hips. The waistline on the 1920s silhouette, if any, was located somewhere around the hips. Freedom of movement was the underlying appeal of the loosened dress (Source).

Women in the 1920s, in 1920s dresses. 1920s fashions.

NOTE: LEAVE THE FRINGE AT HOME

1920s fashion for men and women
1920s Photo of 2 black woman in 1920s coats and hats

T-Strap Shoes are just one example of the style of shoe you could wear to your Electro Swing party.

1920s vintage photo of women's t-strap shoes. 1920s fashions.

Go the 1920s vintage bathing suit route.

Side note: Learn all about the Miss Toronto Pageant HERE.

1920s vintage photo of women in the Miss Toronto Pageant in their 1920s swimsuits and 1920s hairstyles.

Cloche Hat, dark cupid bow lips, bobbed hair. VERY 1920’s here!

Louise Brooks-1920s movie star showcasing 1920s fashions.

Have long hair? You can do what this beautiful 1920s woman has done.Create a side bun. Fun!

1920s Hairstyle on a 1920s black woman

Well dressed 1920s men in suits.

1920s men in 1920s fashions-Suits

Image courtesy of Reed College Centennial 1911-2011

1920s fashions for men and women. Striped jackets for men and white pants.
1920s fashion illustration showcasing mens 1920s fashions in a catalog

The 1930s

In the 1930s, the silhouette regained some structure. Evening dresses made of bias-cut fabrics clung to the curves of the female body while women’s suits for day wear were carefully tailored to nip in at the waist and curve closely over a slim bottom. The 1930s also marked the introduction of the padded shoulder, first used by couturière Elsa Schiaparelli. While the strong shoulders of the 1930s flattered the waistline by comparison, the overall demand that suits be form fitting allowed for the reintroduction of shaping undergarments (Source).

1930 fashion Illustration featuring women's 1930s dresses.
1930s fashion illustration featuring women's 1930s dresses.
1930 womens fashion illustration featuring women's 1930s dresses and 1930s hats.
1930s fashion inspiration-1930s movie star glamour

Image courtesy of “Live life in Style“

1930s mens fashions
1930s photo of men in 1930s fashions.

1940s

Further Reading: 1940s Women’s Fashions Inspiration for your next dance.

1940s Fashions-Women's 1940s Suits
1940s women's clothing-1940s fashion illustration featuring 1940s women's dresses.
1940's womens clothing-1940s Dresses
saddle shoe ad-1940s vintage ad

Further Reading: A Vintage Guide to 1940s Hair Accessories

1940s women's hairstyle inspiration-use hair flowers
1940's women's clothing-1940s pants.
Rosie the Riveter-1940s women working on the homefront during ww2 vintage photo
1940s clothing for men-1940s men's suits
1940s clothing-1940s men's pants
1940s fashion for men and women
1940s fashions for men-Vests

Now what I have just briefly shown you is only the tip of the iceberg there are so many looks you can wear from the different eras, but these looks should hopefully get you at least started. Happy shopping!

Further Reading:

Liz