#1920s style

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When Nicky is done reading his newspaper, he likes to take a moment of his morning to do the word jumble. But this one seems to be about him…? How many Two Against The World related words can you find?

Colorful Underslips. Woman’s Home Companion. July 1925.

Colorful Underslips. 

Woman’s Home Companion. July 1925.


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Silent Movie Shoot, Jazz Age inspired portrait shots.


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Well, let me see Victor.

Last I checked, you were still at Harvard…

Versatile styles for the Young woman…in 1927

Oh my. Two gents make a call.

Some beautifully rendered art by the very fine artist J.C. Leyendecker…


The 1925 Ultraphone Grammophone…

One Dress a Week Challenge

May: Gold & Silver

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears / Essie Davis as Phryne Fisher

Phryne wears both silver and gold in this movie, donning this sequined dress and cape to go dazzle an old flame. It’s been long enough since I saw the movie that I don’t remember now why she was wearing this dress in the daytime, but it seems to have the desired effect.

The cape is very pretty! The black top provides a dramatic contrast to the dress, while the gold at the bottom helps to transition into the dress skirt and make the whole thing look like a coordinated outfit. I’ve included a close-up of the organic-looking designs at the transition point.

The bottom photo comes from an exhibit of costumes from the movie and appears to show the dress without the cape.

One Dress a Week Challenge

May: Gold & Silver

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears / Essie Davis as Phryne Fisher

This is quite possibly my favorite single costume from Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears. It’s even featured on the DVD cover! Phryne wears this gorgeous dress to a fancy party (Jack is in white tie, as you see!).

While the skirt is definitely silver, the bodice of this dress looks silver in some lights and gold in others. There is a silver shoulderpiece which matches the skirt and is apparently detachable. The dress also has a low, sort of medieval-inspired Y-shaped belt in front and a filmy scarf hanging down the back.

Phryne often likes to wear leaf ornaments in her hair, so the silver wreath she wears in this scene is very much in her taste.

Lovely Street Style from 1926, photo by Seeberger Frères 

Lovely Street Style from 1926, photo by Seeberger Frères 


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Modern (2009) illustration of a modern girl in Taisho style.Found here

Modern (2009) illustration of a modern girl in Taisho style.

Found here


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