Thank you everyone so, so much for all the warm congratulations to SH and I on Monday’s post! I cannot begin to say how these brightened my day–I think I looked like a Cheshire Cat for the last couple days. I can’t wait to share more of this journey with you–and beyond pregnancy too. I think having a small one around here is going to inspire me in so many ways I haven’t even thought of before. (Not to mention all the cute things I can make it! And planning birthday parties… I’m really, really excited about those! hehe.) I’d also like to say congratulations to all the mamas-to-be who posted as well!
I could have sworn I posted these previously; and perhaps I did back in the hazy, early days of the blog (or even a couple years ago). So if a couple of these images are repeats, please forgive me–but I think they’re worth posting again!
Every so often I become completely smitten with the 1920s–particularly the early 20s (which has more of a romantic, soft air than the latter half of the decade). It’s the details I think that get me. So many inventive pocket shapes, trims, fantastic fabric colors, soft ruffles… I start to fill the pages of my inspiration notebook with little sketches of these details that I glean from all over. I hope you’ll enjoy these inspirations. I’m not entirely sure of the year they date from (I purchased them as loose pages), but I’m guessing somewhere between 1919 and 1924. Be inspired!
Looking at that…my head thinks for a modern interpretation you could use the S&S ‘armistice blouse’ and a pencil skirt.
Awww….love, love, love!
I love that a lot of the details still feel quite Edwardian.
I think that’s what I really adore about the earlier portion of the 1920s: it still had that Edwardian feel to it! (Hoping the next season of Downton showcases some of the gorgeous, early 20s fashions!
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♥ Casey
How lovely are these? I do love a good 1920′s outfit – sadly I shall never wear one as the shapes are very unflattering for my figure.
My favourites are the right hand outfits on the first and last pictures, I think they could be made quite wearable for now.
The silhouettes aren’t suited for my figure either–which is why I think the details are so fetching!
Got to get that 20s feel somehow; even if straight dresses aren’t my thing. 
♥ Casey
i love the 1920s look, but like the person above, it doesn’t suit my figure at all. i can dream tho…
these outfits are all so creative! i love 1920′s details
I’ve got quite a few pics on my blog.
You’re not alone at all, sometimes I randomly (or not so randomly, if something – say a great movie – inspires it) smitten with a decade, such as the roaring 20s, that is quite out of my daily norm. Interestingly, I find this often happens if I’m doing genealogy research centered around the 1910s, 20s, etc. Love these beautiful twenties fashions, which I don’t recall you sharing before – but even if you have, don’t worry, they’re definitely worth revisiting periodically.
Tons of hugs,
♥ Jessica
So glad you enjoyed these images, Jessica!
♥ Casey
Squee!!! I Love the first one. Early 20′s is my favorite of the whole decade. Thanks for these beautiful images, Casey!
Thought you might like these!
I really am dying to incorporate some of the lovely collars and necklines into my sewing right now… 
♥ Casey
These are really inspirational, thanks for posting!
Ah, I love all the pretty twenties outfits, and there are a couple of really stylish hats in there! I’m looking forward to seeing all your baby projects, too. Making baby things is always so fun, and often quicker than a full-sized project. Congratulations again!
I’m actually hoping that I can make a few 20s inspired baby things! I adore children’s fashions from the 20s through 40s–it’s always so cute and detailed! Got to start hunting down some ideas (and/or patterns…).
♥ Casey
Ah, smocking, applique, lace, piping, ruffles, a bit of tatting,… I don’t have many sewing patterns for baby things from that era (just pictures and drawings), but I do have some really cute knit and crochet patterns. Some of the little girls dresses are just adorable. And you can’t beat a good bonnet, or some really ruffly bloomers.
And you could totally get away with an adorable little sailor suit for a baby boy.
Oh! How lovely! the vibrant colors of the top two are just gorgeous! Aren’t the details they would put in clothing from the 1910s on up just wonderful!! That’s one of the things I love about those time periods!
Charlotte
I know–I think if there is one thing I wish I could do was reproduce more of these lovely details in my own sewing! So often though, I’m off on another era (usually the more utilitarian 40s
). But lately I’ve been having the itch to do some floaty Pete Pan collars and gingham binding on something or the other… 
♥ Casey
How lovely! I absolutely love the 20s:) It’s my favorite fashion era, and I recently got my first vintage 20s dress!
Oh how neat!!! I have a couple 20s pieces–all of which are falling apart sadly.
Though I have an amazing black and orange silk dress that I actually fit into (well, pre-baby! lol) and wished it wasn’t shattering because it’d make an amazing Halloween costume… 
hehe!
♥ Casey
These are so much more flattering than a lot of “flapper” style gowns! I love the scalloped edge skirt and the soft hairstyles – very ladylike.
Thanks for sharing!
Katrina
I think that’s what draws me to them! Even though I still couldn’t pull off this silhouette easily, it’s a lot softer and less angular than the Art Deco look of the later half of the 20s.
More feminine!
♥ Casey
Hi Casey!
I was so happy to hear that you mom … this is wonderful!
Can not wait to see the beautiful dresses you will do for you and the baby’s cute little things.
Despite my favorite time to be 50, I really liked some models you posted. There are many details that we can use today.
Kisses from Brazil!
Thank you!
♥ Casey
I love the 20s fashion….especially the Juniors dresses. Kids clothing in those days were soooo cute!
Children’s clothes from the 20s through 40s is some of my favorite! I’m hoping that whatever I have (boy or girl) they’ll indulge their eccentric mama in letting me make them some vintage inspired pieces.
lol.
♥ Casey
Okay, cyber Auntie Lyric here,
You’re the mamma. She/he’ll wear what parents provide. ‘Nuff said.
Now, anybody know where I can find a pattern for an Edwardian skirt, LOL?
That would be SO adorable Casey ……I’d love to see what creations you come up with for your little man/ lady. They’d look so smart and adorable
How exciting!!!!!!
I have pictures of my great grandmother wearing a few of the more dramatic styles pictured above. I love it!!!
Yes, I really like the clothes from the Edwardian period to this one. I’m not very keen on the later twenties stuff, so much of it could be very unflattering, for the tall and thin only, I’ve always felt and even then some of it’s not so great! I have to say I have never been a fan of Chanel for all everyone raves about her.
This post reminds me of why I logged onto the ‘net today. I am fiending, absolutely fiending for an Edwardian skirt pattern (THAT FITS ME). Can SOMEbody, anybody tell me where I may find one. I have an S & S 1914 Afternoon Dress pattern; however, the skirt section is a little wider than many of the Edwardian skirts I have seen. I am loving the sleek look of them and want some for my wardrobe makeover.
HEEELLLP, ladies!
Lyric
I have a soft spot for the 1920s too. My liking is because even though the silhouettes were very boyish, the overall look was very glamorous and feminine. Weird, right?
Thank you for posting this beautifl pictures. I love the “roaring 20s” so much
. I´ve just finished my first Coco Chanel 1920 dress and I can´t stop to see pictures and patterns from this era.
I love the early 1920′s fashions, one of the reasons i’m eager for the upcoming season of Downton Abbey. They do such a superb job on their costumes. I always find your blog to be so inspiring and right on key with my current interests too. Congrats on your good news by the way! So excited for you!
Love love love these images!
Speaking of Peter Pan collars, I’ve been smitten with the p-pan blouse, knit cardigan combo lately. Very early 60s.
These are lovely
The 20′s are my decade of a choice right now.
I just found you today through Foxtail & Fern, and what a nice surprise <3.