30s Archive - RetroCat

The fascinating Story of Swimwear

by Sandra - 11. August 202011. August 2020 072

The story of swimwear and shopping tips Summer, sun, beach, and the sea - I guess this sounds like a dream for almost everyone of us! But what can make these things even more beautiful? Exactly: A sunny day at the beach in lovely swimwear. So let's explore the fascinating story

Perfect for Leisure Time: 1930s inspired Sportswear for Summer

by Sandra - 29. July 202029. July 2020 0169

1930s sportswear for fun summer days at home Isn't it amazing that we still have relatively long daylight (well, at least here in Germany)? So even after a long work day, we are able to enjoy the evening sun and maybe do some sports outside. To be honest, I'm not a

The Material Dreams are made of: The fascinating Story of Nylon Stockings

by Sandra - 28. April 20201. June 2020 0125

The fascinating story of nylons From a successful innovation, to rarity, to a must-have, and a fetish object - the development of the nylon stockings definitely is fascinating and worth a closer look. In the following blogpost, I'm going to tell you the story of the nylons, and where you can

The Fashion of the 1930s: From Lingerie to Daytime Fashion, Evening Wear & Accessories

by Sandra - 26. April 201929. July 2020 0122

1930s fashion: lingerie, daytime fashion, and evening wear

30s Fashion: The impacts, styles & icons This blogpost contains affiliate links The Great Depression, poverty, unemployment, and political tensions on the one side, technological progress, and innovations on the other side: The 1930s were a quite turbulant decade. All these political and socio-economical incidents, of course, also had an inpact on

Black meets Pastel: A Lace Blouse by Lena Hoschek and the Secrets in Lace Speakeasy Plunge Bra

by Sandra - 30. January 2018 052

I'm longing for spring, sunshine, and the first blooming flowers. Unfortunately, the gloomy weather makes me feel rather depressed instead of spreading feelings of spring. This is why I love to spice up my retro outfits with some pastel-coloured accessories at the moment. Pastels not only look great with pale

Fashionette Fun Challenge: Culture meets Glamour – a stylish Tour through Munich

by Sandra - 29. October 2017 059

Advert | paid collaboration A relaxed vacation at the beach or a short trip to a trendy city: I love travelling, but I guess you already know that. I'm thinking of so many lovely places I haven't visited yet: Milan, Madrid, Melbourne, and Moscow of course. But remembering what Johann Wolfgang

A 30s Outfit and sexy Curves with the “Florence” Body by Vedette Shapewear

by Sandra - 12. July 2017 073

I simply love the glamorous fashion of bygone eras! Figure-hugging cuts, sparkling accessories, and elegant stockings - these are all things that make everyday-life much more beautiful for me. Of course I'm not always perfectly styled. However, I always try to bring the best out of me and the time

Spring Fever in Winter with Pastel Colours and the Moss Garden Heels by Banned

by Sandra - 31. January 2017 068

I love pastel colours, especially during the cold season! They are very flattering for pale winter skin and cause spring fever, at least in my case. Now, even the sun comes out more often which makes me want to go outside. A walk in the fresh air is perfect to

A Day in Padua with “Rosita” by Stop Staring!

by Sandra - 15. November 2016 060

Since we already had snow this year and I'm so not ready for winter now, I decided to escape to the South for a few days. A wonderful idea, as the weather in Padua, one of the oldest cities in Italy, was simply amazing. Despite the clear blue sky, it

Looking like a Movie Star from the 40s with the “Rachel Pencil Dress” by Voodoo Vixen

by Sandra - 21. October 2016 081

Rachel Jensen from the blog Chicago Chic is one of my biggest inspirations. She always looks so ladylike and glamorous. So it's no wonder that I was over the moon excited when I saw that she designed a dress for Voodoo Vixen. Well, actually she designed two dresses and one amazing skirt. All