For thousands of women across America, hard hit when the frivolity of the twenties ended so resoundingly with the Crash of '29, the pages of the Sears catalog became an essential resource in maintaining a wardrobe. An ambitious marketing operation, it could not afford to take chances on haute couture; its fashions were geared as closely as possible to the prevailing tastes of the American people. For this historically accurate sampling of authentic 1930s fashion, Stella Blum, former Curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, selected for reproduction 133 representative pages from rare Sears catalogs of the period (fall and spring catalog for each year from 1930 to 1939). Hundreds of illustrations record what men, women, and children were actually wearing in the 1930s when, as a copyline from the Fall 1930 catalog proclaimed: "Thrift is the spirit of the day. Reckless spending is a thing of the past."You'll see here how simpler women's fashion designs — of more traditional, affordable material — recaptured the feminine form with a more natural waistline and lower hemlines than seen in the twenties. For evening wear, longer dresses replaced fl... [Read More]

Join dumbledore's army and complete your Luna love good look with the costume glasses. Rubie's offers a wide range of officially licensed Harry Potter character costumes and accessories, including Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin robes and banners. Transforming yourself is almost as easy as casting a spell!

Strange is good; they'll stand out from the crowd in this officially licensed Harry Potter Luna love good costume set. Long sleeve pink patterned jacket with collared neckline and pleated hem; black skirt with space design; Blue pull-on leggings; and pink framed spectrespecs or as Muggles call them glasses with finger sides and one pink and one blue lens. Grab a wand and a copy of the quibbler and they'll be ready to help Harry Potter and his friends defeat the dark Lord and his army. Important; Costumes are sized differently than clothes, please consult the Princess Paradise size chart in images, read recent reviews and Q & a before selecting a size to determine best fit; do not buy based on clothing size or age. All garments 100% polyester exclusive of decoration; hand wash in cold water, Do not bleach or iron, hang to dry. Look for Princess Paradise trademark on tags to help ensure you've received authentic, safety-tested items. Great for any time of the year, daily dress up and imaginative play, birthdays, themed parties, photos, parades and of course trick or treat and Halloween too! Bring imagination to life with Princess Paradise costumes and accessories; Princess Paradise c... [Read More]

After the Civil War the upper middle class in America expanded and became increasingly style-conscious. Visiting European royalty as well as American women returning from the International Exhibition in Paris in 1867 stimulated fashion awareness — and it was in this climate that the magazine Harper's Bazar flowered. Dedicated to being "A repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction," it brought to American women inside glimpses of the very latest European and American fashions, all in carefully detailed engravings. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period.This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. These illustrations not only show you what apparel appealed to our Victorian ancestors, but give you an idea of the evolutionary nature of fashion as well. You will see bustles come and go, natural forms become the vogue only to be superseded by the constricting hourglass figure. Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddi... [Read More]

Cast some costume magic in this elegant witch dress. The incantasia witch costume features a black and purple dress with silver trim with and attached flared collar, waist sash with rhinestone buckle, and hat. Shoes, jewelry, and broom not included.

Tracing the evolution of fashion — from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today — Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. Containing everything you need to know about changing fashion and style — from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge — and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion catalogs the history of what people wear, revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world and celebrating costume and haute couture. Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style — whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.

Can't seem to find your costume? With this shirt with detachable cape and mask, you'll easily never need a costume! Item includes shirt with detachable cape and mask pants and shoes not included.

Self-inventor extraordinaire, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel revolutionized the lifestyle of her time by inventing a modern concept of luxury. She set her stamp on the 20th century, promoting a new feminine silhouette both sophisticated and discreet. This modern attitude of understated luxe thrives today thanks to the creative talents of Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director since 1983, who has reinvigorated the house by reinventing its famous signatures season after season.Assouline’s completely updated trilogy unfolds the spirit and heritage of the house of Chanel, from Coco’s revolutionary designs to Karl Lagerfeld’s present innovations. This elegant slipcase set includes three Mémoire volumes celebrating Mademoiselle’s revolutionary style: Chanel Fashion, Chanel Jewelry, and Chanel Perfume.

Natural Hexagonal Crystal, Quartz Healing Fluorite Wand Stone, Purple Gem,Hand-polished Process,100% Natural Fluorite,Multiple Uses Product Description: . Each pure natural fluorite quartz crystal has its own unique lines, which is a unique gift. Fluorite is also known as "soft crystal or colorful gem", which can help to eliminate the negative energy accumulation in the body and remove the bad luck. This product is crystal rock, stone pendants can be done, the original pieces of stone, carved pieces, ornamental fish tank and so on. Natural products are not exactly the same, each shipment color and appearance will be different. Product Parameters: Line: unique piece due to natural formation Size: length about 1-2cm.2-2.5CM. Material: natural fluorite quartz crystal Note: Each product is pure natural and unique, not exactly the same. There may be cracks for some products, which are naturally formed but not damaged by other objects. Packing List: 1 x Fluorite Crystal spheres sterling face roller floor fruit figurines polish nail hair pins headband infused bottle internal plus waters am house back jug making drawers crystalline shade drink mix lampshades crystallizing public opin... [Read More]

Recently, young women in Japan have taken to the idea of wearing kimono as everyday fashion, delighting in scouring secondhand kimono stores and their mothers’ closets for vintage pieces to bring their own wardrobes up to date. A testament to this trend is the success of Nanao, a quarterly magazine aimed at this younger market, and filled with stylish spreads and tips on dressing, finding great but inexpensive pieces, and customizing, accessorizing, and caring for these traditional garments.The New Kimono presents, in book form, a selection of the best articles from Nanao, providing a wealth of information to Western readers with an interest in kimono. Articles include interviews with young Japanese women who consider kimono their day-to-day garb, advice on how to coordinate fabrics and designs, how to choose an obi, how to choose footwear, how to choose underwear, how to customize vintage kimono, and fabulous vintage kimono fashion spreads. An appendix provides clear, step-by-step guidelines on putting on kimono, kimono underwear, yukata, and obi. A glossary of kimono terms and a shop guide is also included. Beautiful photographs combine with practical hints, making this book in... [Read More]

Halloween Concepts Green Tinkerbell Costume by Rubies

Specifications:Type: Princess Girl Party CostumeMaterial: Gauze Wire+Nylon+Plush+GlitterColor: Yellow, Purple, Rose, Blue, Red, Pink  Size: One Size (Kids)Butterfly wing :47 x 35cm/18.5''x13.7" (approx)Wand :35cm /13.7'' (approx)Skirt:  Length 37cm/14.6'', Waist is elasticHeadband: 12cm x 10cm/4.7" x 3.94"Butterfly wand and Headband have matching Wing's color.Package Include:1 x Butterfly wing1 x Wand1 x Headband1 x Tutu SkirtNote:1. It is manual measurement, there may be 2-3cm error.2. And item color displayed in photos may be showing slightly different on your computer monitor since monitors are not calibrated same. hope