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Food “disguises” were popular in the 1930s including pigs in blankets, mushrooms made out of cream cheese and “bunny salad” made from a canned pear half. Chicken divan casserole, cherries jubilee, sweet potato-marshmallow surprises, and black bottom pie were very popular during the 1930s. What do you think people liked to eat in the 1930s […]

Flappers frequently wore Art Deco-inspired brooches on their fur collars and cloche hats, as well as long continuous strands of pearls or round beads, gem-studded bracelets and lariat necklaces with tasseled ends. Why did flappers wear pearls? Jewelry was an important part of the Jazz Age, but pearls were particularly important. Pearls had, until this […]

Unlike today’s traditional nylons, stockings came in pairs. There was one for each leg and they extended all the way up to the middle of a woman’s thigh. To hold them in place, women wore functional garters, a garter belt, or a girdle to keep them from slipping down and creating a scene. What kind […]

Eyeshadow in the 1920s came in basic colour options, such as grey, black, plum, and brown. What makeup did they use in the 1920s? Cosmetics in the 1920s were characterized by their use to create a specific look: lips painted in the shape of a Cupid’s bow, kohl-rimmed eyes, and bright cheeks brushed with bright […]

All stockings were thigh high and held up with garters or rolled down with the help of a garter roll (an elastic band). They also had light seams down the back and reinforced heels. What type of stockings were worn in the 1920s? Stocking Fabrics 1920s Stockings were a staple in virtually every woman’s closet […]

Throughout most of the 1920s, dark red lipsticks were all the rage. Many women used lip color to make their mouth look smaller and rounder. What colors did flappers wear? Colored included jade green, dusty peach, deep pink (called Rose), navy blue, medium blue, faded yellow, light grey, sand, burnt orange, buff, and violet (purple). […]

Gatsby Inspiration Style: long elegant lines, beaded and fringed dresses, short hemlines, drop-waist designs, sequins, fringe and fur! What does Gatsby party look like? Gatsby’s party is almost unbelievably luxurious: guests marvel over his Rolls-Royce, his swimming pool, his beach, crates of fresh oranges and lemons, buffet tents in the gardens overflowing with a feast, […]

Combine with grooming a black suit (pants and jacket) white button up collared shirt, white or black bow tie, black dress shoes and a matching pocket square (aka pocket handkerchief). What should I wear to a Gatsby themed party? Sequins are a big part on Great Gatsby dresses. Also, go for a vintage look. Hats, […]

In short, Great Gatsby Dress code is formal. However, its formal with immense glamour, extreme style and serious levels of sexiness. The most common Gatsby outfits for men primarily consist of 4 core garments. A black suit. White button up collared shirt. Black or white bow tie. Black dress shoes. What is the dress code […]

The Great Gatsby party theme leans heavily into jazz, dancing, and artistic flair. Complete your Art Deco party decor with music that’ll have guests grooving all night long. Jazz, blues, swing, and Broadway music are all styles relevant to the decade. What do you wear to a Gatsby party? Gatsby Inspiration Style: long elegant lines, […]

The Roaring Twenties got their name from the exuberant, freewheeling popular culture that defines the decade. The most obvious examples of this are jazz bands and flappers. Why are they called the Roaring Twenties? Many people believe that the 1920s marked a new era in United States history. The decade often is referred to as […]

10 Survival Lessons from the Great Depression #1: Grow Your Own Food. #2: Learn to Hunt, Fish, and Forage. #3: Turn to a Barter System If Banking Systems Shut Down. #4: Be as Resourceful as Possible. #5: Sleep Outside during Heat Waves. #6: Strengthen Family and Community Bonds. #7: Be a Jack-of-All-Trades. How did people […]

Gatsby Origin and Meaning The name Gatsby is boy’s name of German origin meaning “from Gaddesby“. Gatsby is one of the most famous literary surnames, borne by the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. What does Gatsby symbolize? Jay Gatsby represent the American dream life in the 1920’s and the story tells […]

Fresh Meat and Vegetables Chuck Roast 15 cents per pound Ohio 1932. White Potatoes 19 cents for 10LBs Ohio 1932. Spring Chickens 20 cents per pound Ohio 1932. Wieners 8 cents per pound Ohio 1932. Best Steak 22 cents per pound Ohio 1935. Pure lard 15 cents per pound Wisconsin 1935. Hot Cross Buns 16 […]

15 Depression-Era Foods You Won’t Believe Are Making a Comeback Stovetop Baked Beans. Wacky Cake. Navy Bean Soup. Chocolate Cream Pie. Dandelion Salad. Potato Soup. Peanut Butter Bread. Old-Fashioned Cornbread. What did Americans eat during Great Depression? Celery soup mixed with tuna fish and mashed potatoes. A salad of corned beef, gelatin and canned peas. […]

The style of The Great Gatsby is wry, sophisticated, and elegiac, employing extended metaphors, figurative imagery, and poetic language to create a sense of nostalgia and loss. The book can be read as an extended elegy, or poetic lament, for Gatsby – “the man who gives his name to this book… What style of art […]

Women’s wardrobes were adapted to include slacks, warm coats, and washable frocks to suit their wartime activities. Washable cottons and separates saved dry cleaning chemicals, time, and money. These American pinafore dresses could be worn with different cotton blouses or sweaters for different looks. How did World War II affect women’s clothing? The reduction included […]

Clothing and the Great Depression The 1930s began with a dramatic shift in the overall silhouette, or shape, of clothing for both men and women. Reacting against the trends of the 1920s, both men’s and women’s clothing became sleeker and more streamlined. How did people get clothes during the Great Depression? Flour Sacks were Material […]

Art deco styles were still popular during this decade and dress fabric of this era reflects this. Fabric prints are an iconic style feature of this time and came in cubism influenced geometric pattern, dots, lettering and even picture prints of popular objects or animals. What was the style of the 1920s called? Dubbed “The […]

Flappers made huge leaps forward in economic, sexual and political freedoms for women. Colleen Moore, Clara Bow and Louise Brooks were the 3 most famous flappers in Hollywood in 1920’s. They inspired the change for generations of young women to come, of how women were perceived and how they could act. What is considered a […]