historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
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You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
Women’s fashions, 1921
(via cwnerd12)

Costume for a lady-in-waiting in The Sleeping Princess, 1921

Shoes by André Perugia, 1920’s (ca 1922-29?) Paris, KCI

Gossard advert, 1924

Blouse advert, 1920s

1927 Women’s Weekly cover

1920s Butterick pattern for juniors

Lucien Lelong Sweater, Met Museum, 1927
I know that a designer sweater made out of silk and wool isn’t exactly average wear either, but it’s really difficult to find more “common” examples in museum collections. The cut is the important thing anyway, and sweaters like these were very popular!

