Reel Talk: Lessons from the ‘30s and ‘40s

From dress shapes to eyebrows, the skinny silhouette was the hottest trend of the decade.

Fashions of 1934 (1934)

Gilda (1946)

 

A look is never complete without a hat.

Fashions of 1934 (1934)

 

Morocco (1930)

 

Never underestimate the importance of body language.

It Happened One Night (1934)

 

Be direct with your intentions but discreet with your actions.

Morocco (1930)

 

A lady knows when to retreat and when to whip out her jungle reds.

The Women (1939)

 

Speaking of red… a pair of red shoes can be life changing.

 

The Movie List:

Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, The Red Shoes, The Women, Fashions of 1934, Meet Me in St. Louis, Gilda, Cover Girl, It Happened One Night, The Philadelphia Story, Citizen Kane, Morocco