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.

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• Collectif (fun rockabilly / 1940s /1950s modern sized vintage style fashions)

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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).

NOTE: LEAVE THE FRINGE AT HOME

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

Go the 1920s vintage bathing suit route.

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

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

Well dressed 1920s men in suits.

Image courtesy of Reed College Centennial 1911-2011

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).

Image courtesy of “Live life in Style“

1940s

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

Further Reading: A Vintage Guide to 1940s Hair Accessories

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:

• Vintage Fashions 1920s-1960s
• Vintage Hairstyle Inspiration & Helpful Tools

Liz