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Sharon asks…

What was the dress code in the 1930s?

How did the men and women of the 1930s dress like?

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What Were They Wearing in the 1930s? By Carol Stanley, eHow Contributor The great depression was during the 30s. Clothes during the 1930s reflected the onset of and recovery from the Great Depression. Luxury fabrics were scarce and were replaced with synthetic fabrics such as rayon and nylon. People became more active, wearing shorts and tops when outdoors. Movie icons greatly influenced men and women's fashions. Styles of French designers Coco Chanel and Madeleine Vionnet were popular with affluent women. Zippers and elastic surfaced during the 30s, replacing buttons and hooks. Women's Clothing Daytime dresses for women were often bright color solids and prints and mid-calf length. Women also loved soft wool crepes that clung to the body, as well as knife-pleated skirts. Short waist-line jackets were popularly worn over dresses. Women enjoyed wearing dresses with tight bodices to exaggerate their waistlines. Blouses and sweaters with wrap skirts were part of women's uniforms for day wear. Nylon was often the fabric of the day used for blouses, dresses and skirts. For casual wear, women wore simple house dresses while doing their daily chores and dressier house dresses were worn for going out, playing cards and visiting with friends. Women's Evening Attire and Accessories Fancy evening attire was often designed for the rich who did not have to worry about shortages of suitable fabrics. Dresses with low-cut, draped necklines and fabrics of metallic lame, plastic sequins and glass beads were styles of choice. Backless dresses -- ankle length -- were enhanced with fur stoles and wraps. Women wore long gloves to match their handbags and hats. Pillbox and turban style hats were worn by women when going out. Fabric flowers adorned hats and dresses. Shoes sported rounded toes with wide thick medium heels. Ankle straps were popular for evening wear. Casual shoes included slip on shoes and lace-up, oxford types. Men and Boys Both men and boys wore three-piece suits in dark fabrics and subtle stripes, with wide shoulders and lapels. Men wore white butterfly-collared shirts with dark, plain, thin ties. Pants became more tailored and narrowed towards the cuffs. For evening wear during the middle 30s, men opted for white jackets with a cummerbund which replaced the waistcoat. Men wore fedora hats as well as a variety of berets and top hats. Boys wore knickers with button-down shirts and vest sweaters. Argyle socks of knicker length could be purchased in bright colors and patterns. Girls' Clothes Young girls' clothes were influenced by movie icon Shirley Temple. Dresses had puffed sleeves, small collars and short skirts flowing from the shoulders. Young girls occasionally wore shorts for playtime. Shoes were flat with buckles. High school girls wore mid-calf length skirts with very baggy sweaters. Fabrics were scarce so many moms were busy sewing with whatever fabric was on hand. Girls wore moccasins with no socks and saddle shoes with short socks. Though few teenagers were part of the workforce, their work attire was simple house dresses or long skirts with blouses and pumps.

Sandra asks…

What shoes would look best with this dress?

http://www.promgirl.com/_img/PRODUCTS/320/PromGirl-645257555.jpg I want to get a pair of pumps but I'm not sure what color or style would look good with this dress also would black ( http://www.promgirl.com/_img/PRODUCTS/320/PromGirl-645257572.jpg ) look better? thanks!

Our pick of the answers:

OMG! I love that dress!! I was actually gunna buy it myself for my prom recently but ran outta time and ended up having to go to a store nearby. The white one is absolutely gorgeous and white and gold always looks great together. I would say gold pumps would look really good with the dress because of the gold accents on the dress. Maybe something like these: http://shop.guess.com/Catalog/View/Women's%20Shoes/Sasha/GWSASHA http://guessbymarciano.guess.com/Catalog/View/Shoes/All%20Shoes/Krystle%20Sandal/PMKRYSTLE http://www.bebe.com/Mariah-Satin-Glitter-Peep-Pump/dp/B004ONPAKE?ie=UTF8&field_launch-date=-1y&field_availability=-2&navAsinList=B004M9E0MY%2CB004M9J9WU%2CB004FBNI8Q%2CB004J9NV5O%2CB004H11B9C%2CB004GKJZD8%2CB004KHMYK8%2CB004KDD9T2%2CB004H0ZXTW%2CB004H0WK1Q%2CB004QN56JM%2CB0043MDSPU%2CB004ONPAKE%2CB004H0UK04%2CB004G3BGZA%2CB004DNN16K%2CB004GDH6CM%2CB004DNIJ3K%2CB004G3ESM8%2CB004DNKH9O%2CB004E1LTTM%2CB004DNL6I0%2CB0049TTQL2%2CB000OF2PBS%2CB004DNL4CI%2CB004FZGSZM%2CB0048LKI7C%2CB0046B0L94%2CB0048EFM5C%2CB0048LPCIW%2CB0046B2U8E%2CB004E1JPWU%2CB0042FE66I&navAsinListIndex=0&searchRank=-product_site_launch_date&id=Mariah%20Satin%20Glitter%20Peep%20Pump&ref=search_results_13&node=675993011&field_browse=675993011&searchSize=40&searchNodeID=675993011&searchPage=1&asinSearchPageIndex=12&searchBinNameList=null&field_is-searchable=0&pf_rd_r=0H2Q3GEEBHEXHK2SEPN4&pf_rd_m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=675993011&pf_rd_p=1287840882&pf_rd_s=search-results http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11227268 Hope I helped! Good luck :)

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