1920's Fashion on Film - It

Clara Bow has to be one of the cutest actresses to have ever lived. I watched "It" not long ago, and I have to say I love every outfit Clara wears in this movie! Lots of casual but pretty 1920's dresses and skirt & sweater sets.

Vintage Dress Deja Vu

I watched the movie "The Shining Hour" last night starring Joan Crawford. It was made in 1938. Near the beginning of the film she wears a dress that reminds me of the gold one Marilyn Monroe wears in the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", which was made in 1953. I wonder if the dress designer was inspired by Joan's 1930's dress? I also just found out that Gentlement Prefer Blondes was actually first made as a silent film in 1928! I would love to see it! It stars Alice White and Ruth Taylor in the roles later played by Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe. Sadly the film was lost, but you can see from the photographs this movie had some great 1920's dresses!

Dress Changes in the 1920's

Wow, what a difference 7 years makes! In the 1920's dresses started off a bit above the ankle, but by the end of the decade they were less fitted and a lot shorter. Look at all that leg! The first photo is from 1920, and the second one is from 1927. Can you imagine if the ladies in 1920 saw what they'd be wearing in 1927? Gasp! Oh my.