Thursday throwback alert and we’re dreaming of the 1930’s fashion life. Or not at all actually, the fashion life was highly restrained due the the unstable situation in the world. But there were some light spots after all, like 1930s evening gowns.
Fashion of 1930’s
We’ve already done a recap on the fashion in the 1930’s, but seeing this beautiful Alberta Ferretti couture gown, we just can’t help but diving into the glamorous evening gowns of the decade. As we stated in the previous post, one can’t understand the fashion of the 1930’s without understanding the societal situation. With the economic crisis, looking luxurious was tasteless. Unnecessary details, fabric and heavy accessories were tacky. The fashion was about simplicity, patterns and small details instead. The female body was slightly accentuated by defined dresses and accessories like belts.
Style of 1930’s evening gowns
But how about the luxury evening gowns usually brought (and still brings today)? Well, they brought the glam life too, mostly due to the golden era of Hollywood. In contrast to the embellished and well elaborated evening dresses of today, the 1930’s evening gowns were the highest form of simple luxury. Instead of a rich detail life, the focus was centered to the cut of the dress, the fall of the trail, the life of the garment’s movement. The evening gowns embodied sophisticated elegance, and with the well defined makeup; the glam life was real. And weirdly enough, the luxurious minimalism and lack of detail is what makes the dresses easy to spot today.
Characteristics of the gowns
In the meaning of details, what did a gown look like? They were long to begin with, they naturally followed the curves of women and they were made of silky fabrics. Small embellishments like glittery stones were kept modest. The 1930’s gowns followed the skin-showing attitude of the 1920’s, with open backs and sleeveless dresses. How the dress was cut was in focus as it created a glamorous fall of the fabric. The bias cut queen herself, Madeleine Vionnet had a big part in it. The luxury feeling of the dresses were lit up by the Hollywood actresses, and when referring the golden age of Hollywood glam, the 1930’s evening gowns are often what pops up.
Folks, what do you think of the sophisticated elegance the 1930s evening gowns brought?
To be honest, I wouldn’t mind wearing one of these dresses now….Everything is totally wearable and looks like it’s from present…
They’re so classic and contemporary at once, so much style and timelessness! Xx
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It would nice to appear in that period, just for a day, for example, and wear one of those beautiful dresses 🙂
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Same wish here though! Just pop up at a gorgeous cocktail party and just walk around feeling so elegant! Xx
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I love the 1930s era and these gowns are so gorgeous! I love the low cut backs and the fact that they naturally followed womens’ curves!
Julia x
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It’s lovely, after centuries of body defying pieces it was about time to stick to women’s natural shape and embrace it! Xx
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oh wow 1930 had really a amazing and beautiful style 😀
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They had indeed, they came with so much class! Xx
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Gorgeous! x
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They were stunning! Xx
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Love this! Nice post!
Xx,
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Thank you! Xx
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Oh I love to get inspired by historical pieces like these gowns! Such a great post!
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Right? Love diving into a fashion story and put it in perspective to the fashion of today! Just so lovely! Xx
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I love the low-cut backs that were prevalent in 1930s gowns.
xo
Siffat
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Love it too and love how daring it was, a lovely feature they kept from the 20s! Xx
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Such interesting post!
I love the fashion of past ages, 30’s evening gowns were so elegant and feminine!
I miss that class nowadays…
xxx
S
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The class people had back in the days is admirable! But at the same time it was a result of societal norms, so in a way it’s good that people can move and do things more freely now. But yes, the art of existing with grace was something else! Xx
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Love looking back at fashion in the past and the 1930’s was a great era. Gemma x
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It’s so much fun and the 30’s were lovely indeed! Xx
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Such an interesting guide about gowns! I love to learn more about styles through the ages. Interesting read!
xx
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Glad you enjoyed the post, learing about fashion history is so much fun and gives a better perspective on the fashion of today! Xx
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they are gorgeous
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They’re so lovely indeed! Xx
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What stunning workmanship! 1930’s styles are so elegant and refined, I just love them!
They are so lovely these dresses, and so dreamy and elegant at the same time! Xx
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Wow, I actually love them.
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Same here, they’re stunning! Xx
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I adore the classic touches that gowns have!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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They are just so lovely, and lovely that we still can appreciate them almost 100 years later! Xx
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I have to say, I’m loving the gowns from the 30’s! xo, Sophia from http://www.sistersandglitters.com
They’re just so elegant and classic! Xx
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great post
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Thank you! Xx
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I love that time period. Reminds me of My Fair Lady or something! Such beautiful gowns. 🙂
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
My Fair Lady is even older than that, or the time where the story takes place (in the beginning of the 20th century) but the elegance remains the same! Especially if referring to the movie and Audrey Hepburn’s elegance! Xx
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Yet another wonderful and informative post! I recall your pervious article on the 1930s and it being mentioned that the societal conditions at the time greatly inspired the clothing choices and designs. I love that for gowns, emphasis was placed primarily in the fit and smallest details that were yet so impactful. In my personal opinion, when it comes to evening gowns, less is certainly more and fit is certainly key! I guess my gown of choice would be one reflective of the ’30s! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having the absolute best week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Love your support Jalisa, so thank you for always remembering the details and previous posts! But yes, it was so gorgeous and yet so simple to focus on the curves of the female body. And with simply details highlight the best features. The combo of simplicity and elegance is so classic and so incredible that the fashion game is going strong almost 100 years later! Xx
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I am so interested in fashion from the early-mid 1900s. So interesting!
xx Chelsea
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It was an interesting and eventful development indeed! Xx
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I love the minimalism of these dresses! So chic and yet so glamorous!
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It’s a lovely and interesting combo, how they managed to create so much elegance from so little fabric! Xx
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These gowns exude incredible sophistication and class! I love the minimalism!
The minimalism is exquisite, just a gorgeous fabric and a simple detail is a lovely combo! Xx
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I love the 1930s
xo
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They were so good! Xx
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Love! My type of simplistic elegance. I’m currently in the search for a long silky slip dress if you know of any leads 🙂
Priscilla
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It’s just so dreamy! Don’t know any specific at the moment but will definitely keep it in mind if I come across anyones! Xx
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Great post! Kisses!!
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Thank you for the love! Xx
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Amazing post! Thanks for sharing xo, sharon
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Thank you! Xx
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Such a fun post! I love vintage fashion 🙂
Xx
Molly
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It’s so charming! Xx
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Interesting post. Thanks for sharing!
Xo, Christianne
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Thank you! Xx
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1930s gowns definitely scream glamorous! I love how they rely on high quality fabric and the how the fabric should be styled. Definitely takes a lot of creativity!
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Indeed, 1930’s was just a lovely decade for creativity as the garment restrictions in the world led to new solutions and innovations. And these gowns were just so lovely from the perspective that they had so little to work with and still created designs that are strong 100 years later! Xx
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The 30s were so cool! Love vintage clothes! Thank you for sharing this information 🙂
Much love, Pisa
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They were so lovely and elegant! Xx
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All d gowns look absolutely mesmerizing….I love everything vintage, be it the cars or the fashion. great post hun…xoxo, Neha
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Vintage is a lovely romanticisation of the past, especially all the dreamy gowns! Xx
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Thanks for sharing this. I always learn something new from your posts 🙂 Love the 30’s gowns, so classy and beautiful.
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xoxo
Thank you so much love, so happy that you find them informative! They’re classy indeed, and comes with so much elegance! Xx
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I love vintage fashion. It’s so elegant and beautiful. These dresses look amazing!
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It’s such a glam and sophisticated feeling over them, it’s so lovely! Xx
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The ’30s were pretty glam!
-Ashley
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They were so lovely! Xx
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I’m such a fan of these gowns! Almost wish I could wear them every day to work 🙂
Shauna
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Haha same here, they’re just so stunning! Xx
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Your posts are so interesting, I love how informative they are of the olden eras! These gowns are stunning!
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That’s so lovely of you, glad you like them! Will definitely keep them coming!! Xx
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Gowns from the 30’s were so elegant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing this piece of history!
Best,
Christina
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They were indeed, there was this perfect touch of elegance to them! Xx
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