Always in Vogue: Summer Fashion Inspiration From the 1930s

Always in Vogue: Summer Fashion Inspiration From the 1930s
Half the trick of a vintage aesthetic lies in the accessories, from the heavy-heeled shoes to the obligatory hat. Everett Collection/Shutterstock
Tiffany Brannan
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When summer sends temperatures soaring, our first instinct is to doff layers of clothing. Aside from showing more skin than you may want to, you might think casualness is the only way to stay cool. However, it’s possible to feel refreshed while looking lovelier than ever in warmer weather. By drawing fashion inspiration from times gone by, you can achieve a timelessly elegant yet airy aesthetic.

Two convenient resources for vintage fashion inspiration are movies and magazines. While films give glamorous examples of styles from decades ago, fashion publications offer a more practical guide to what the average woman wore. It can be hard to find copies of old magazines, so it’s extremely useful that every issue of Vogue from its 129-year history is available for free online viewing, either on the magazine’s website or via your local public library.
Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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