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History of 1930's fancy dress

There was a return to a more genteel, ladylike appearance in the 30s. The feminine figure was encouraged as busts and waistlines were seen. Hairstyles became more softer and pretty with curls and perms were improving. Society was changing, wealthy women, who up to now had maids for the menial tasks now had to do more chores themselves. Day wear was functional.

Evening wear was glamorous. New fabrics were emerging made even more glitzy with sequins and beads. The bias cut allowed fabric to swirl and halterneck and cowl necks also became popular. Ladies copied the glamorous 30s filmstars.

In 1938 knitted hosiery -Nylon (invented by Dr. Wallace Carrothers) became available in 15 denier. Ladies could show of their legs with the knowledge that the nylons would not bag or sag.

1930s Fancy Dress suggestion
Greta Garbo
Dorothy
Wicked Witch of the West
Glinda (Wizard of Oz)

Up until this decade it was the women who shopped for clothing, however this was all going to change. Tailors started to open (like Burtons) and they encouraged the working class men to shop. Shop displays were very masculine and ladies were not encouraged. The men were served by male shop assistants all wearing matching striped suits.

In the early 30s, The general look was still smart and suits the favoured choice of many, inspired by Al Capone and the 'gangster' era. The double breasted suit became very popular and every man wanted a stripped suit.

Men, inspired by Edward VIII wore plus fours.

1930s Fancy Dress suggestion
Dinner Jacket
Gangster
Scarecrow
Tin Man (Wizard of Oz)

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History of 1930's fancy dress