31 blogs
about Fashion and tailoring.
American Age Fashion
The Clothing of Older American Women, 1900-now.
By Lynn Mally.
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Votes for Women, 1912
Library of Congress These Ohio women weren’t shy about advocating for the vote. The big sign urges men to vote for the amendment to the Ohio state constitution that would have given women state suffrage. …
Beth's Bobbins
Living history and historic costuming, with a particular focus on women's clothing and hairstyles of the Victorian and American Civil War periods.
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Original: Wool Sateen Boots, c.1850
Just dreaming about a possible summer project...Girl's Boots, c.1850 from LACMA.The description says they're made of wool sateen, bound in cotton tape, with leather soles. I wish they had an image of the back heel …
Clothes In Books
Description of clothes taken from a book, a picture suggested by (rather than illustrative of) the words, plus some observations.
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Death on the Aisle by Frances and Richard Lockridge
Death on the Aisle by Frances and Richard Lockridge published 1942 One slim, extravagantly heeled shoe lay on its side on the white rug; its mate stood impertinently on the dressing-table bench. Stockings festooned the …
By Clothes In Books, 1,189 words
Die, Workwear!
A blog about classic men's clothing and style.
By Derek Guy.
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American Space Cowboys
It’s often said that America has not been this divided since the Civil War, but even these tumultuous times pale in comparison to the social unrest of the 1960s, when post-war America’s cleavages along race, …
By divert-brew-diagonal, 71 words
Fifty Dresses
Sewing classic fashions from mid-century patterns.
By Karen.
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How Does One Pack for a Trip to Paris in mid-March? Part II
Blouses, sweaters, tops. These three categories gave me plenty to pair with dressier slacks and more casual pants. I took along one solid black, jewel neck embroidered cotton sweater and two cotton cardigan sweaters which …
By Fifty Dresses, 932 words
Frock Flicks
Costume movie reviews & podcast.
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2024 Tudor Summer Preview
Move over hot girl summer, we’re talking Tudors today, and the fact that there’s a
By Sarah Lorraine, 19 words
From Squalor to Baller
A men’s style blog that provides guys with the tools they need to find high-value clothing and accessories, along with tips on how to wear them to their greatest potential.
By Ian Anderson.
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Updated 6 months ago
Now Available: Lost Monarch Eyewear Briefcases
I’ve been writing about eyewear quite a bit this year. And as I mentioned recently, I’ve noticed that more men seem to be approaching spectacles as a collector’s item rather than a purely functional product. …
By Ian Anderson, 327 words
Gansey Nation
"Here is the heart of Ganseydom on Earth" - Aragorn.
By Gordon Reid.
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Thurso II (Donald Thomson): Week 15 – 13 May
‘A pig’s ear’. Every now and again – or often, in my case – a well-worn expression comes to my lips, and I wonder about its origin. The current usage of ‘a pig’s ear’ – …
By Margaret Reid, 534 words
If I Had My Own Blue Box
Adventures in the Nineteenth Century, and maybe a little beyond -- Anna Worden Bauersmith's Blog.
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Striped Bonnets for the 1860s
After much debate, changing my mind multiple times a day this week, I decided not to take these bonnets to the event this weekend. There were so many factors, from the weather to bandboxes to …
By Anna Worden Bauersmith, 61 words
Irenebrination
Notes on Architecture, Art, Fashion, Fashion Law & Technology.
By Anna Battista.
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Could Fashion Designers or Design Students Explore New Horizons through Residencies at CERN?
Years ago I met in Venice a woman from the art department at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland. We met outside the Giardini, while we were in a queue to …
By Anna Battista, 611 words
Mainelymenswear
Be your own luxury brand !
By Duane MacLeod.
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I’m No “Mountain-man” — The Geek Edition
Yes, I’m crazy about winter white coats. And if you’ve been around here long enough, you know that I already have one! Still there’s something about them that I can’t resist. I also have a …
By mainelydad, 1,564 words
Menswear Musings
The Trend-Proof Wardrobe.
By Mitchell Moss.
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Recommends—TLB Mallorca Artista Penny Loafers
(Links below may be affiliate links that earn commission when you make a purchase—it’s how I am able to keep making this site and do fun coverage of events like Pitti Uomo. Thanks!) I’m a …
Permanent Style
The leading British blog on tailoring, luxury and men's style.
By Simon Crompton.
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Introducing: The Suede Overshirt
Introducing: The Suede Overshirt Friday, May 17th 2024Tags: ShirtsLuca AvitabilePermanent stylerifugio Share Share this post Subscribe 11 Comments ||- Begin Content -|| A few readers have asked over the years about a suede overshirt on …
By Simon Crompton, 1,185 words
Put This On
…one of the most widely read sites on men’s style. We focus on classic men’s clothing without being stuffy about the rules.
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Let’s Go Shoe Shopping!
Hi all! Shopkeeper Brynna here. You know that feeling when you’re supposed to make a post about all the amazing new shoes you have in the Put This On Shop and in the process of …
The Rite Record-Journal – The Rite Stuff
Dedicated to the process, inspiration, and journey behind creating The Rite Stuff reproduction-style clothing in Japan.
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Reviving the Uncle Sam Chambray Work Shirt
The Uncle Sam cigarette pocket shirt is one of the most iconic work shirt designs to emerge from the 1930s, not only for its look but also for its functionality. My path to recreating this …
By Bryan Shettig, 1,379 words
The Rosenrot | A Collection of Fashion Essays
Fashion News, Brand Profiles & Essays by Gracia Ventus.
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The Birth of Amur
Protection for life in the frontier. That was what Amur eventually evolved into. In the beginning, there were belts and shawls. Not content with accessories however, we dreamt of bigger things. What better way to …
By Gracia Ventus, 637 words
Salt Water New England
The Definitive Guide to The Thing Before Preppy.
By Muffy Aldrich.
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My View of Mid-May across Salt Water New England
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By Salt Water New England, 21 words
The Second Button
A men's style blog here to help you see what menswear enthusiasts love about clothing.
By Daniel Hakimi.
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The Horsebit Loafer Buying Guide
So, you understand how to talk about loafers, and now you want to buy a pair. What do you want? This is not a list of brands, this is a guide. Well, for one, you …
By Daniel Hakimi, 1,904 words
Sew Historically
Historical Costuming, Old-Fashioned Living, Refashion & DIY, Homemade Natural Beauty Products, Historical Hairstyles, Free Sewing Tutorials, Lace Making, Historical Cooking.
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Edwardian Lingerie Dress
‘Time to think of the cool, sweet mornings and their gowns of crisp figured lawn; time to think of the drowsy afternoons with their hammock dresses of voile taffeta, mull and batiste; time to think …
The Sewing Goatherd
A blog devoted to all sorts of sewing projects, including historical costuming, and dairy goats.
By Alyssa.
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The Butterfly Denim Wrap Dress
As soon as I made Simplicity 8085 (8 years ago now!) it became my favorite pattern. Basic sundress in the front, wrap dress in the back, beautiful fit - it was fantastic! I went on …