In October of 1929,
the Stock Market crashed; that is what lead us into what we know as the “Great
Depression” era of the United States. Money was now even tighter for the
average American family. The war was starting boil, as Adolf Hitler became the
chancellor in Germany. Al Capone, the richest gangster in America, was finally imprisoned
for all his illegal activities. But, we did continue to prosper. Amelia Earhart
was the first woman ever to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean. She sparked that
hope back into America! As these slow painful years go by, the people still
looked to dressing nicely and the entertainment. It was a great escape for
them, from their everyday troubles. Read on to see some fashion trends and
entertainment news.
THE DAMES
Having come from the
1920s, the 1930s were much more conservative
and sophisticated time for woman. It was like they outgrew the “childish
and carefree” of a flapper, and grew into the everyday woman. Dresses
lengthened to about mid-calf, and waistline
returned to the natural place.
Women were very
handy, and could sometimes not afford new clothes, so they would more often
than not patch up, remake, or mend
their own clothes to save money. Cloche
hats still remained very popular during the 1930’s.
Simple woman’s suits became very popular. Zippers were used as a decorative
addition. They also started integrating ruffled
and puffed sleeves to their garments. Evening
gowns were a favorite to wear. Women loved to wear long, beautiful gowns
with satin gloves that reached their
elbows. A very “Hollywood glamour” look.
SHOES. Simple pumps were a staple piece.
Rounded toes and thick heels was the favorite among most. Another well-known
shoes for the 30’s was the Spectator Pump,
a heel that had has 2 colors that generated emphasis on the toe and heel area.
Make up was versatile and some carried on from the 1920’s. But most women
enjoyed the simple and fresh look. Rouge
and lipstick were their go-to products
THE FELLAS
The Drape Cut (also known as “the London Cut”) as made
popular by Frederick Scholte, the tailor to the Prince of Wales. The cut was a
little softer, more flexible and the pants were a more tapered too.
Cummerbunds were a favorite piece worn by men, that gave
their suit a little more sophistication and topped off the look. Knickerbockers
were also a popular pant to wear; they are baggier and go to the knees. Fedoras were the finishing touch to
their style. This hat was extremely popular during this time.
The classic look for
Men of the 1930’s… White suit, white suit jacket, black bow tie, and trousers
to match. Doesn't get any better than that!
PEOPLE &
ENTERTAINMENT
Fred Astaire
Fred did it all! He
sang, danced, choreographed, and was famous for all the work he did on
Broadway! He found his way to the hearts of many Americans and entertained the
world!
Walt Disney
The man we know and love;
Walt Disney, the entrepreneur from Illinois, began his journey into making
history by creating cartoons for children who came up with the beloved
characters of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
Judy Garland; a
famous actress and singer during this time! Fred Astaire called her “the
greatest entertainer who ever lived.” She captured the hearts of many with her
performances such as “The Wizard of Oz” and “Meet Me in St. Louis.”
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