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title: "1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook Paperback – December 31, 2015"
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# 1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook Paperback – December 31, 2015

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## Customer Reviews

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    Definitive indeed
  

*by J***J on Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013*

This is well titled, as the illustrations are indeed definititive. I particularly like the fact that the captions of the illustrations give the year, so the evolution of styles can be followed. The 1930s were demonstrative of a huge range of human activities, and whenever there is strife or uncertainty, the waistline returns to its normal place. Gone are the straight silhouettes of the 1920s and the streamlined look of Art Deco in architecture and design is reflected in the cuts and interesting seaming of the garments. Everything is elegant, that's what I admire about these clothes, Accessories were carefully matched, in great contrast to now, when the stylists pooh pooh matching accessories. In that context, it was a whole lot  easier to look chic in the 1930s. Artificial silk, as rayon was called, and synthetics like nylon were just beginniing to be used, but the majority of descriptions denote natural fibers and real furs. It's important to look at a book like this from an historical perspective, because environmental concerns do not come into context at all. The charge was to look elegant, and they did.

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    Lots of Pictures - Not Much Explanation Regarding Fashion Trends & Their Development
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015*

Pluses1 - A lot of great photos and sketches of mostly 1930s French fashion (You'll notice that they're very similar to 1930s American fashion)2 - Many illustrations are in color3 - Quality paper stock used4 - Good priceMinuses1 - Minimal Explanation Regarding Fashion Trends & Their Development2 - As already pointed out by other reviewers the fashions were not presented in chronological order!!!3 - Original French descriptions were not translated into English.4 - Some very obvious errors, e.g.:  Pg 65 - Barbara Stanwyck dress is not c. 1931 but instead c. 1939  Pg. 353 - The "Unidentified actress" is Constance Bennett, one of the most chic and highly paid actresses in 1930s HollywoodEven with the negatives noted, this is a great resource for anyone interested in 1930s fashion!

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    Could Have Been So Much Better
  

*by G***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2014*

I think that because fans of the 1930s are so grateful that a book like this even exists, the endless praise has been laid on rather thickly. Not to say that it isn't a treat to look at, I just think it could have been so much better. For one thing, chronological order would be wonderful. I know many have said this, but it would make a huge difference. The early and mid-1930s are my personal favourite parts of the decade and it would have been nice to browse those fashions without late-30s illustrations interrupting me at every turn. If it were done as a hard cover book, that would elevate it tremendously. I think the subject deserves a lovingly sumptuous, elegant presentation and that wasn't achieved in my opinion. Also, the editor should have been far more careful as there are a few dating inaccuracies throughout. I was shocked at what silly mistakes were made. No need for that at all! I'm glad I bought it, I really am, but it annoys me when they don't go that extra (completely achievable) mile to make it as good and as special as it could/should be. The 1930s deserves better, but for now, this is the best we've got.

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