tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post513915081564472078..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Whatever Happened to Twenties Style?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-247293235030458212013-01-20T11:26:47.371-05:002013-01-20T11:26:47.371-05:00I like your wit. Very funny, "relegated to a ...I like your wit. Very funny, "relegated to a costume status" and very true.Webbinghttp://www.paccana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44625500715068048012012-03-18T21:21:41.660-04:002012-03-18T21:21:41.660-04:00Funny you mention the "it' girl, Clara Bo...Funny you mention the "it' girl, Clara Bow...it may interest you to know that it was Elinor Glyn who came up with "It", -she wrote the book! E. Glyn (or at least her mother was) from around here (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) and her sister Lucile was the couturier behind the fin-de-siecle House of Lucile...Lucile was also involved in a lawsuit involving an incident on the Titanic!<br /><br /> Elinor Glyn was Hollywood's first female scriptwriter, and was the prototype for Danielle Steele and her ilk...she wrote a racy (for the times, anyway) novel called "Three Weeks". You may have heard the verse 'Would you like to sin/With Elinor Glyn/ On a tiger skin? That arose out of the kerfuffle that 'Three Weeks" raised! Elinor Glyn had a distinctive style that was the prototype for Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard"Sufiyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61807074943546943352011-05-20T09:33:43.378-04:002011-05-20T09:33:43.378-04:00I just remembered why I don't think I'd do...I just remembered why I don't think I'd do 20's based fashion - I'd probably end up looking like the matronly society women in the 3 Stooges, not the cute young ladies they were trying to impress.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69276043683451483832011-05-20T09:31:14.608-04:002011-05-20T09:31:14.608-04:00When I think of 20's fashion, I think frumpy o...When I think of 20's fashion, I think frumpy or flapper. But then, I'm basing that on what little I've seen in magazines or film clips. I don't recall seeing any 20's movies other than a few snips. I'd guess many people think only of flappers & gangsters and the start of the Depression when they think of the 1920s. Even though the Depression didn't start until 1929 and was worst in the 1930's. I'll have to keep any eye out for that book.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12585450559034329092011-05-19T12:44:37.637-04:002011-05-19T12:44:37.637-04:00I'm just catching up on my blog reading so I&#...I'm just catching up on my blog reading so I've only just found this post and interestingly, it was posted on the same day that I got invited to a twenties themed birthday party! I think that probably just provides further evidence for your 'costumey' theory, though. Personally, I like twenties style, on a very particular body type. I think that maybe the reason that twenties style isn't more popular now is that it just isn't flattering to the majority of modern day bodies. One thing I have noticed is that it's one of the very few looks that doesn't get picked up by the high street even when it looks fantastic on the catwalk/runway. Obviously this isn't to say that everyone should dress in a way that 'flatters' their body type necessarily - just that they do. Maybe I'm just projecting my own hang ups onto other people though. EVen though I'm usually far too stubborn to stick to styles that are 'optimal' for my figure I still feel like a sack of potatoes in even the most beautiful twenties style dress (which does bring up the question of what to wear to this party - I'm tempted to take inspiration from Marilyn Monroe's interpretation but I'm not sure the perfectionist in me could handle the historical inaccuracy!)Sasha Rockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562629431009481946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90980816304494615332011-05-19T12:22:19.868-04:002011-05-19T12:22:19.868-04:00Great job -- wonderful costumes!Great job -- wonderful costumes!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12901513619465151642011-05-19T11:38:52.411-04:002011-05-19T11:38:52.411-04:00The last few weeks of my life have been all about ...The last few weeks of my life have been all about the 1920's. Our high school's spring musical was The Drowsy Chaperone. I was asked to make a few pieces for the show. Here are some photos: http://mermaids103.blogspot.com/2011/05/finally.htmlmermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191626105987019163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68941462760226729952011-05-18T21:24:55.800-04:002011-05-18T21:24:55.800-04:00But the shoes ... the shoes .... mmmm. So cute, so...But the shoes ... the shoes .... mmmm. So cute, so practical! <br /><br />(Also, I have a feeling that if you put on a Coco Chanel jersey suit from the 1920s, you would look fashionable in any era.)Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-333389568029921292011-05-18T17:32:10.836-04:002011-05-18T17:32:10.836-04:00I have to agree with what a few other commenters h...I have to agree with what a few other commenters have pointed out: most women today are fuller figured than they have been in times past, and the 20's silhouette just doesn't flatter that figure. I'm a plus sized woman myself, and while I look *fabulous* in an A line skirt and low V top, I would look like Humpty Dumpty in a 20's sheeth. A fairly glamorous, ready for the silent stage Humpty, mind you... but roughly potato shaped nonetheless.<br /><br />It's a fashion era I can look back at wistfully and with admiration, but I'll never craft myself something of that particular shape.Goff Couturehttp://goffcouture.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64487091235639861642011-05-18T13:40:17.348-04:002011-05-18T13:40:17.348-04:00Thanks Hoosiermama for recommending "The Hous...Thanks Hoosiermama for recommending "The House of Elliott." I was in love with the clothes in that series and have made myself many outfits with that dropped waist in mind. It's a really great look when the waist no longer curves in as much as it used to. Unfortunately, the series lost its funding before all the stories were resolved, very disappointing. But the clothes were heaven.Ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26513464338880573812011-05-18T09:44:09.446-04:002011-05-18T09:44:09.446-04:00I have old family photos. Civil War fashion up to...I have old family photos. Civil War fashion up to today. I find that clothes didn't make any woman look particularly well. The children looked very cute in the 20's styles, and now I think of it, I assumed these were house dresses, but they are obvious 20's style. Yeah I guess I have to agree that on normal women, the look gets frumpy fast.eljeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23796762716564503972011-05-18T09:14:53.369-04:002011-05-18T09:14:53.369-04:00Maybe the style is too old to be used in it's ...Maybe the style is too old to be used in it's original form today. It's silhouette is not very pretty for most people, putting together a very low waist and medium skirts. I wouldn't consider flat bodies the issue, as sixties flat bodies can be a lot popular. <br />I like to wear the twenties style sleeveless, or shorter, or with a deep V neckline.<br />Cathy is looking great! I'd love to try sewing one of those original patterns!<br />This is my first time commenting here on the blog, but i've been reading it for a couple of weeks. I loved the jeans so along, specially because I am teaching how to sew pants now! It came at the right time for me.<br />Great blog!Renatahttp://www.renataperito.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5954643239957796212011-05-18T09:05:47.941-04:002011-05-18T09:05:47.941-04:00Check out the old film "The Great Gatsby"...Check out the old film "The Great Gatsby" (Mia Farrow, Robert Redford, Bruce Dern, and a very young Sam Waterson) for a Hollywood version of the twenties.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38485693605163149592011-05-18T08:52:14.595-04:002011-05-18T08:52:14.595-04:00Don’t forget the fabrics! 1920s high end fashion...Don’t forget the fabrics! 1920s high end fashion as lovingly reproduced in ‘House of Elliot’ could be marvellous because of the materials regardless of the silhouette. Beaded silks, brocades, soft velvets...yum. Look at the image of the 1920s version of Fortuny’s Delphos gown at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ateliersol/2199052401/ It’s beautiful dusky carnation pink silk, weighted on shoulders and sides with Venetian glass bead strings. <br /><br /> While such a gown would obviously work best on the slender, the note says “the pleats in the fabric allow the gown to expand to fit a range of sizes. It was photographed on a mannequin that measures 35" bust, 25" waist, and 36" hip”. <br /><br />BTW, fictional detective, 1920s Phryne Fisher, who is almost as fabulous a gal as Cathy, wears the most wonderful clothes. She’s the well-researched creation of Aussie author Kerry Greenwood and the books are published by Allen and Unwin. <br /><br />\Cleverclogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34296386242624854792011-05-18T03:47:22.266-04:002011-05-18T03:47:22.266-04:00Love the twenties look for women (like Cathy) and ...Love the twenties look for women (like Cathy) and I think with the popularity of the TV series Boardwalk Empire there may be a swing in that fashion direction.<br />You may be interested in this link as they have patterns available from that era.....http://pastpatterns.com/1920.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52256531139861613882011-05-18T02:00:26.949-04:002011-05-18T02:00:26.949-04:00I'm with ShellyJ and Kate: breasts and waists ...I'm with ShellyJ and Kate: breasts and waists are too popular for 20s fashions to work today. <br /><br />From the neck up, however, 20s looks are fabulous today! Cloches are cute and keep rain off my head, and bobs are almost universally attractive.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800522660951414782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78464195427018073822011-05-18T01:00:34.165-04:002011-05-18T01:00:34.165-04:00Not for me. I've always liked the twenties, e...Not for me. I've always liked the twenties, especially the garment handwork and the hats, in particular the cloche.Lee Duncan is HatStruckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901392706213421170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67478311781833575902011-05-18T00:28:10.886-04:002011-05-18T00:28:10.886-04:00I like the jewelry, make-up and hair-style, but yo...I like the jewelry, make-up and hair-style, but you're right - it does look a bit costume-y. <br /><br />I think one has to have a certain figure so it doesn't look dowdy (as everyone else has said!)<br /><br />I am off to paint my nails bright red!saronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56248494148481532192011-05-17T23:05:28.385-04:002011-05-17T23:05:28.385-04:00I love the 20's - the whole look! In a lot of...I love the 20's - the whole look! In a lot of ways they are similar to the mod sixties, which is a look I also adore. No surprises I've spent half my life with bobbed hair...<br />I think there was an 80's trend for dropped waist dresses (I made one!) and maybe a lot of people are still getting over that!Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29604789282792160552011-05-17T22:39:41.599-04:002011-05-17T22:39:41.599-04:00You know, I never really thought about 20's fa...You know, I never really thought about 20's fashions as being a flattering look but after reading today's post and its comments, I'm thinking I could rock this silhouette, having a rather board-like figure myself. <br />So thank you for the food for thought. (burp)pterionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459353247583310216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74702933185718315522011-05-17T21:22:49.356-04:002011-05-17T21:22:49.356-04:00I think the enhanced bosom is currently too popula...I think the enhanced bosom is currently too popular, so the flat-chested silhouette is not yet ready for a comeback. The pendulum may swing back again soon! It's been a while.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077276765657508423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41614053305741691332011-05-17T18:47:19.519-04:002011-05-17T18:47:19.519-04:00If you are interested in the look of the '20s ...If you are interested in the look of the '20s but want to use modern patterns see the Folkwear site: http://www.folkwear.com. In the retro section they have 6 twenties era styles, including a smoking jacket. I don't see why these fashions would not look great on a variety of figures. I don't know why the twenties is not more inspirational, but you can find cloche hats, long beaded necklaces and shorter skirts, so perhaps some of the fashions still have influence.sulymohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887228971839188556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23293045604613647362011-05-17T18:39:38.776-04:002011-05-17T18:39:38.776-04:00I have to admit, I am not a fan of the 20's fa...I have to admit, I am not a fan of the 20's fashion era. Although,when I think of that era, I think of the flapper-type fashion. Maybe there is other types of 20's-era fashion that I haven't seen. Guess I'll have to check that out.Paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38751784870285572292011-05-17T18:28:37.533-04:002011-05-17T18:28:37.533-04:00I have the flat board look that goes with the 20&#...I have the flat board look that goes with the 20's fashion, but I'm short, so I always worry the drop waist will make me look shorter. But I have a strong identification with the 20's look these days. Love the spit curls!seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768364078866351164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14392436612933325982011-05-17T17:14:26.807-04:002011-05-17T17:14:26.807-04:0020s fashions are often misrepresented because when...20s fashions are often misrepresented because when people think of them all they envision is the 20s rectangle silhouette. The thing is we have 50s foundation garments (boobs up) that are the cornerstone of todays fashion, but in the 20s, it was still corsets. Flat front corsets.<br /><br />The bust was not very pert, so to speak. It was quite flattened and smushed to the chest. When you do that at the top, any style at the bottom can wear a drop waist.<br /><br />Also, there were natural waistline fashions in the 20s. They can just be more difficult to find. Wanna wear 20s like styles everyday, shop at Chicos.Shelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.com