Revolutionary fashion of the 1920s.

The 1920s are a real fashion revolution! The greatest impact on the changes taking place at that time had the end of World War I and the emergence of emancipation movements. Women were given the right to vote and started working professionally. Even during the war, they were forced to take over the duties of husbands, fathers or brothers staying on the war fronts. Performing typically male activities, the clothes they used to wear became impractical and uncomfortable. After the war, there was also a revolution in the production of fabrics, which resulted in lowering their prices, and thus fashion was no longer reserved only for the elite. Gone are long dresses, waist-hugging corsets, and fitted cuts.

Tomboy woman cult

The most famous precursor of the fashion revolution of the 1920s was undoubtedly Coco Chanel, who became famous for saying that “fashion in which you cannot go out into the street is not fashion.” Her attitude encouraged women to change and take care of their everyday appearance. The introduction of trousers into the world of fashion by her became a symbol of freedom and liberation from corsets that hindered movement. She valued both comfort and elegance of styling, recognizing that simplicity is the key to beauty. The inspiration for the fashion of the 1920s were also Flappers, promoting the style of a tomboy woman, which is perfect for men’s stylizations.

Fashion of the 20s. Which one?

The fashion of the 1920s is not only wearing trousers, but also hiding female shapes. Comfortable and loose clothes dominated. Dresses, both day and evening, were H-shaped and sleeveless. They usually ended just below the knee, and their waist was lowered down to the hip line. Often they also had a cutout that beautifully exposed the back. The hallmark of this period in the history of fashion is also the “little black dress” introduced by Coco Chanel.

The basis of evening creations were fringes, feathers and pearls, which in combination with characteristic headbands or cloche hats constituted a unique whole.

Sweaters also became a fashionable element of the wardrobe, which women most often put on simple dresses and fastened at the waist with a thin belt. They were usually made of wool and fastened with buttons.
The clothes worn were dominated by nude and pastel shades. Black was also very popular, thanks to the little black dress. In turn, one of the most frequently used materials was silk, which suited both day and evening stylizations. Women also gave up heels in favor of flat and comfortable shoes. Only in the evening, for grand outings, they put on pumps on a lower post. On cooler days, women appeared in wrap-over coats and jackets, combining them with a shirt and a pleated skirt.

The male world of the interwar period

The revolution in the fashion of the 1920s also brought changes in the men’s wardrobe. Men increasingly wore looser and less formal clothes. Black oxfords with a wide leg, three-piece tuxedo suits, bright jackets, often with stripes, or straw hats are just a few of the fashion pillars of those years.

And you, what inspirations from the 1920s do you reach for most often?

Fall-Winter 2019/2020 trends

The end of summer is fast approaching, and with it new trends appear in fashion, promoted for many months at world fashion shows. Designers this year predict a storm of colors and flowers, bold creations of evening dresses and a return to the 90s, 80s and even the 30s of the last century.

Rainbow colors and flowers are not to leave us a step away. Despite the cold temperatures, everyone will look fashionable in coats, dresses and floral jackets. Among the colors, the fashion for Skittlers does not disappear, because the more colors reminiscent of these well-known candies in our creation, the more fashionable. Therefore, first of all, let’s remember about flowers and colors.

The next trend that will be fashionable in the upcoming season is retro. Who among us hasn’t been touched by a return to the years when black and white films reigned supreme on the screens? Fashion maintained in the atmosphere of the bourgeoisie of the last years of the 18th century and sentiment for the 30s are back. or the 80s of the last century. Among them, a return to pillows in jackets, jackets with the addition of a belt fastened at the waist, and accessories (scarves, shoppers, briefcases). An important culmination of the creation maintained in this trend will be pearls in various variations that will emphasize the elegance of the outfit.

punk is also making a comeback in the form of plaid flannel, used in trousers, and punk black and red pull-on sweaters. Leather will also return in the form of accessories, dresses and a jacket worn on cold days and evenings. The whole outfit will be matched with heavy shoes, chokers or metal bracelets, emphasizing the punk style even more.

This year, Millennials did not remain indifferent to the trends. A new color has been created especially for them – Millennial Purple, which has already been hailed as the hit of the season. We will dress him from head to toe. Pastel color, reminiscent of lilac flowers or blueberry yogurt, will dominate both evening and everyday outfits. In addition, Millennials were assigned the color of whitened pink – (Millenial Pink) symbolizing the blurring of differences between men and women and increasing tolerance towards each other.

The wave of the 90s of the last century also brings back bold Slip dresses (linen dresses). Among them, we can expect silk, satin and a large amount of lace. A strong accent of the changes is the presence of night petticoats as part of evening outfits.

Above all trends, it is worth remembering about hats. And in this case, we return with sentiment to the 1980s, from which the bucket hats return to us after a long break. They can be combined with jackets, jackets and elegant coats. It is also worth reaching for wool, wide-brimmed grandmother’s hats, which can be decorated with feathers or a veil.

Everyone can find something fashionable and comfortable for themselves. In addition, if you like to go crazy with colors, the autumn-winter 2019/2020 season, despite its gloom, gives you the perfect opportunity for an explosion of colors in your creation. There is little time left to look in the wardrobes or go shopping to always be “in fashion”. Which trend you choose depends only on you, but the most important thing is to feel good and comfortable in it.

Superstitions related to shoes

Shoes have been arousing human minds since ancient times, which is confirmed by the fact that they are attributed with various symbolism. There are different interpretations of shoes in dream books. According to them, putting on shoes in a dream portends success and an improvement in the material situation, and walking in too large shoes is to prove your progress in action, but at the same time it states that you are acting without a plan.

The importance of shoes for a person is also confirmed by the research of Sigmund Freud, who is considered the father of psychoanalysis. According to him, the legs symbolize the subconscious, childhood and relationships with parents. Going further, a man wearing massive and heavy boots has a subconscious need to share his childhood experiences – in particular, insecurity or lack of a father. In turn, wearing light shoes with sharp tips is supposed to characterize people who grew up with a dominant mother. According to Freud, wearing sports shoes is typical of people who in childhood lived in an atmosphere of discipline, punishment and superstition.

No wonder that shoes also began to appear in folk superstitions and beliefs. Here are some of them:

Parting shoes

This is perhaps one of the most popular superstitions. According to him, giving a woman shoes by a partner is a guarantee of a quick and abrupt end to the relationship. Therefore, if your beloved gives you shoes, and you want your relationship to continue, you should pay for shoes at least a symbolic penny.

Don’t put your shoes on the table

This superstition is as popular as the previous one. Almost everyone knows that you shouldn’t keep your shoes on the table. In the past, bread was considered a gift from God and treated with great respect – bread could not be thrown away, and when a piece of it accidentally fell to the ground, it had to be picked up and kissed. Due to the fact that bread was eaten at the table, it was identified with the altar, so putting shoes on it was considered an insult to God and threatened with imminent misfortune.

Shoes at a wedding and reception

There are a lot of superstitions about shoes at weddings and weddings. First of all, on the eve of the wedding, the bride should put her shoes on the windowsill to catch enough happiness in them. For this reason, shoes should have covered toes and heels – otherwise happiness will constantly flow from them. If we have already met this condition, let us remember to dress shoes in the right way on the wedding day. We wear shoes as the last piece of clothing and always start with the right foot – otherwise, even the luck gathered earlier will not let you avoid problems and troubles. According to some, it is worth throwing a penny into the shoe or make sure that the shoe is decorated with precious stones in advance – then the road to happiness is sure! However, the role of shoes in this most important day in life does not end here. If wedding guests want to help the Bride and Groom achieve happiness, they should throw old shoes at her. However, if they find this custom too old-fashioned, they can eventually attach a few shoes to the Bride and Groom’s car. And finally, we have one more piece of advice for you. If you want the last word in marriage to be yours, try to cover the groom’s shoe with your dress during the Holy Mass – if you believe the legends, thanks to this the last word in the relationship will always be yours. But let’s be honest… Could it be otherwise?

The story of the little black dress

The epitome of femininity, elegance and style. For years, it has occupied a special place in every woman’s wardrobe. In addition, an absolute must-have for lovers of classics and timeless trends. What are we talking about? A little black dress of course! Get to know her story!

At the beginning of the 20th century, after the end of World War I and the devastating “Spanish” flu pandemic that occurred in 1918-1919 – black symbolized mourning and was reserved only for widows. He also did not have much importance in the development of the fashion empire.

Around 1920, however, dress codes gradually changed. Women began to give up tight corsets, lace, endless layers of tulle, in favor of simple and loose cuts.

The little black dress is entering salons!

Little Black Dress triumphed in 1926, when the French designer Coco Chanel introduced it to salons and world catwalks. It premiered in American Vogue. The drawing in the prestigious magazine showed a simple, black, calf-length dress with a minimalist cut, without patterns and unnecessary decorations. It was quickly referred to as the uniform of stylish women, because with the appearance of the little black dress, a new model of a woman was born – liberated, self-confident, determined and independent. Women loved it for its universal and elegant character at the same time. In addition, the little black dress became a globally available product that could be worn by every woman, regardless of age or social position.

The little black dress became popular especially during the Great Depression, mainly for economic reasons. Hollywood film producers also contributed to its popularization, who, when using Technicolor, could always “rely on” a little black dress, because creations in this color were not distorted on the screen.

Where does the name “small” actually come from?

The little black dress was a real revolution in the world of fashion and, at the same time, in the world of women. However, “small” in the name does not mean a mini-length dress at all! This adjective points to the simplicity and moderation that women’s creations have so far lacked.

Cult “little black dress”

Despite the fact that Coco Chanel was far ahead of her time, the greatest popularity of the little black dress falls on the 50s, when such icons as Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth began to wear it. Another breakthrough in the popularization of the little black dress came in 1961 thanks to the beautiful Audrey Hepburn, who in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s appears in a phenomenal dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy.

The following decades brought constant evolutions of the little black dress. Styles, materials and lengths have changed. She appeared in elegant, rock, but also casual and sporty stylizations. However, regardless of the epoch, it did not change its destiny, which was the simplicity and universality of the cut.

Do you have a little black dress in your wardrobe? What do you most often combine it with? With elegant high heels, an oversize sweater, or maybe a leather biker jacket? Check also Sportalm dresses.

What heels to choose?

We can say that high heels are a symbol of sex appeal and femininity – no wonder that they have a special place in the hearts and wardrobes of many women. But which pins to choose? In order to answer this question, it is worth telling at the beginning what you can choose from. And in our store, among the Casadei shoes, the choice is really large!

Stilettos

These are the highest pins available on the market. Their heel is usually insanely thin, thanks to which you always make a stunning impression in such shoes, but learning to walk in such shoes can take longer. Nevertheless, it’s definitely worth it!
 

Wedge Heels

In Poland, they are popularly called wedges. Their construction combines a high heel that lengthens and slims the legs, and the large sole evenly distributes the body weight, ensuring comfort and convenience of walking. The history of wedges began in ancient Greece, and more specifically in the ancient Greek theater. At that time, the characteristic soles were made of several layers of hard leather, and the actors wore them to be more visible on the stage.

Block Heels

In this type of shoes, designers use a heel commonly called a block. A larger heel distributes the weight of the body much better, thanks to which the front of the foot is not as heavily loaded as in the case of traditional high heels.

Pumps

Classic high heels that are perfect for any styling and for any occasion. Their heel is usually from 3 to 8 centimeters and they are distinguished by a characteristic cutout at the front of the foot.

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