Jacqueline Durran was the costume designer for 1930s film Atonement, which has beautiful looks of the period modeled on the graceful and elegant Keira Knightley. Credit: Jacqueline Durran
- Jacqueline Durran was the costume designer for 1930s film Atonement, which has beautiful looks of the period modeled on the graceful and elegant Keira Knightley.
- Found at both Eloise (219 West Water Street, C'ville, VA; 434-295-3905) and at shopeloise.com, this Tucker dress has the silhouette of the 1930s in a fun modern print.
- Available on AnnTaylor.com and at Fashion Square Mall in Charlottesville (434-975-2300), this dress adds a modern animal print to a familiar 30s silhouette with dolman sleeves. Ask for Dee!
- Evan Rachel Wood dressed as Veda Pierce in the epic miniseries, Mildred Pierce, displaying a common daywear look of the 1930s.
- Found at Eloise (219 West Water Street; 434-295-3905; shopeloise.com) this Virginia Johnson dress has 1930s style in a fun modern print of kelp in light orange.
- The Philadelphia Story was written exclusively for Katharine Hepburn after it was successful on Broadway. The fashions worn by Hepburn and cast are a great source of inspiration!
- Evan Rachel Wood dressed as Veda Pierce in the epic miniseries, Mildred Pierce, displaying a common daywear look of the later 1930s. Veda is displaying a glamorous air in this outfit.
- Jacqueline Durran was the costume designer for 1930s film Atonement. Keira Knightley here wears the fitted suiting, so flattering for women of this period, while in London.
- Katharine Hepburn here in a scene from The Philadelphia Story, showing how in womens fashion the shoulders were broad, waists narrow, and long frothy fabrics were used.
- Wallis Simpson, prior to her marriage to the Duke of Windsor, likely dressed in Elsa Schiaparelli.
- Christian Dior in a gorgeous daywear look from the pre-fall 2011 collection, incredibly reminiscent of Wallis Simpson.
- This daywear shift was from Christian Dior pre-fall 2011 collection, another look one could have seen on Wallis Simpson. The only thing missing is one of her signature brooches!
- This Ralph Lauren gown is a beautiful pearl-champagne color, made of a silk chiffon. The draping and sleeves are 1930s in style.
- This Lanvin gown is called the plisse kimono in a stunning peacock blue. Memorable in charmeuse, the kimono sleeves and waist are 1930s fashion at its finest.
- This screen still from HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce shows how women dressed in, and out, during the mid-1930s. Daywear here is very much of the period.
- Seen here on Reese Witherspoon, the character of Marlena in the film Water for Elephants dresses in 1930s period fashion.
- This Stella McCartney design is called the Billie twirling chemise, available at Derriere de Soie (105 E. Main St.; 434-977-7455; silkybottom.com). This beautiful piece could be worn out and is reminiscent of 1930s fashion.
- This babydoll is from Between the Sheets. Another gorgeous creation by Layla Lobatti and still has a few in stock at Charlottesville local store Derriere de Soie (105 E. Main St.; 434-977-7455; silkybottom.com).
- A gorgeous silk and lace chemise from Between the Sheets deco lace collection. This piece would be gorgeous worn in, or out with a cardigan and heels (http://www.btslingerie.com/).
- This dressing robe is similar to one on Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story. A gorgeous creation by Layla Lobatti for her Between the Sheets line (http://www.btslingerie.com/).
- This dress was essentially a character in Atonement - which is why Durran created such a memorable piece. A perfect example of how jewel-tones, bias-cut and draping were important in 1930s fashion.
- This Jonquil Madeline gown is satin with a coffee-colored lace for contrast. This style is still in stock at Charlottesville local store Derriere de Soie (105 E. Main St.; 434-977-7455; silkybottom.com). Lounge at home in 1930s fashion!
- This gown is currently available at Neiman Marcus, designed by Carmen Marc Valvo. Made of a platinum crepe silk, this gown is a pleated metallic halter style cut on the bias.
- A Vera Wang 1930s-esque gown in a stunning, jewel-toned eggplant shade. This dress has a beautiful drape from Vera Wang pre-fall 2011 collection.
- Christian Dior pre-fall 2011 evening gown in a gorgeous soft blue lace. This bias-cut gown is ideal for someone looking for a 1930s-style dress.
- Look No. 7 from Vera Wang pre-fall 2011 collection, a floor-length pewter gown. The draping, sleeves and cut are incredibly reminiscent of 1930s fashion.
- Louis Vuitton's look #28 silk brocade-style dress is gorgeous to wear when entertaining or going out (price available upon request).
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