How to dress vintage : re-create the most iconic looks of the 20th century / Gabi Jones, creator of Gabi's vintage
(2025)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
NEW HOBBIES

Availability

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Details

PUBLISHED
[Salem, MA] : Page Street Publishing Company, 2025
DESCRIPTION

191 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9798890032102, 9798890032102
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

The Edwardian 1900s -- The First World War 1910s -- The Roaring 1920s -- The glamorous 1930s -- The war-torn 1940s -- The fabulous 1950s -- The swinging 1960s -- The disco 1970s -- The power-dressing 1980s -- The grunge 1990s

Learn how to dress the way they did in every decade -- from the Edwardian 1900s to the grunge Y2K era, and everything in between­­ -- with this incredible guide to vintage-inspired fashion. Gabi Jones from Gabi's Vintage shares her best tips for how to find older clothes, how to make new clothes look vintage and notes on the shapes and silhouettes of every decade. You'll learn about the cultural influences and historical context that ground each era -- from the floral feed sack dresses of the Great Depression to the logos and bright colors of the '80s. Each decade features tons of photographs and illustrations, so you can easily find color palettes, fashion motifs and even historically inspired lookbooks at a glance. At the end of each chapter, you'll find outfit ideas that range from subtle inspiration to period-accurate perfection, so you can decide just how old-school you want to look. With this comprehensive resource, you'll always be able to put together the perfect vintage outfit for any occasion. --