We had an SHR night out this week to see W.E. the much anticipated film by Madonna. This film has already had many-a prejudiced, sneering review, but we were very pleasantly surprised!
We had really gone to see it to witness the recreated sartorial delights of Wallis Simpson, a controversial figure but nevertheless a very snappy dresser and 30s fashion icon, and we weren’t disappointed on that front!
Vogue’s ‘Style File’ on Mrs Simpson is a good place to go to see some of her signature looks, and our forthcoming book Wearable Vintage Fashion (in all good bookshops from late March!) looks at the fashions of the 30s and how to recreate looks from the era (as well as fashions from 20s-80s!) and below are a few authentic 30s pieces that will create a Wallis inspired 30s outfit:
Above are: round sunglasses (repro), gauntlet gloves, a cream, short sleeve day dress with matching belt and neck scarf detail, tortoiseshell hair comb, white and navy shoes and a fantastic fabric bag with bakelite frame.
In Second Hand Rose our super £3 sale continues (BUT it’s the last day of the sale and last day in our old shop tomorrow Saturday 28th!!) and here’s two outfits you can buy from the shop to recreate a 30s-style look:
Above is a satin kimono lounge suit and pussy bow blouse with oriental enamel belt buckle. This whole outfit cost just £5! It really is too cheap!
The 70s are a great decade to plunder for 30s style dresses. Look for butterfly sleeved maxi dresses, even though the fabric will be wrong (no polyester in the 30s!) the overall look will be convincing! Here’s a brown and sparkly evening maxi, with 30s-style sleeves and shape. We’ve added brown gloves with gathered detail, which is a nod to the popular gauntlet style of the decade, and a small evening bag made from fabric with a frame and chain handle. This whole outfit, including accessories is a bargain £8!
