Books about the Looks

[Smuterella]

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, MegamiOrchard, but I just borrowed a recently published book from my local library. The title is It's Vintage, Darling!: how to be a clothes connoisseur, by Christa Weil. It's quite interesting for me, as a newcomer to vintage, because it talks about sewing and tailoring methods, fabrics, shopping for vintage, cleaning vintage clothing, building a useful wardrobe, and a few other things, although it doesn't focus on any particular period.

I already knew some of the things the book covers, and some were great to learn, so I thought I'd mention it here.

its a good book that

[JazzBaby]

I am not sure the 1950s book ever went to print.

What a shame! I was in love with that hairstyle on the cover. Very Grace Kelly!

[Mary]

Have anyone seen a really good book on 30's and 40's shoes? I've only been able to find one with lots and lots of shoes but it's illustrated and I prefer photos.

Then there's these books with shoes of the century but there's not enough shoes that are from "my" era.

I'd love to hear what you have found!

M

[Darhling]

Does anyone know if this book is good?

http://www.amazon.com/1940s-Look-Rec...7597275&sr=1-6

[TessTrueheart]

Does anyone know if this book is good?

http://www.amazon.com/1940s-Look-Rec...7597275&sr=1-6

I have that book! It's mostly a visual reference book, with lots of pictures from catalouges etc. It doesn't really give instructons on how to create hairstyles, etc, but I kinda like it. Maybe the scandinavian ladies should have a get together and bring our best books on style!

[RitaHayworth]

I was just browsing some sites when I cam across this one:

http://www.1940.co.uk/acatalog/Home_Front.html

Scroll down toward the end of the page....looks like there is a book you can get..

Sorry if this has been posted before Ladies!!

Its actually on Amazon too - you can get a 50s one as well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...s+look&x=0&y=0

[Lola Getz]

I haven't seen those! They look fun--thanks!

[LelaViavonie]

OH I have never seen the 40's one!
THanks for the tip! I will have to take a look to see if I can order it

[Josephine]

I did notice on the Amazon site, one reviewer gave it a not so hot rating, mainly because she wanted it to be a "this is how you do it" instead of a "this is what it was like". I have to agree a bit with her, I want a book to tell me how to do it!

[Darhling]

I have that book, recieved it yesterday from the slowest seller on amazon. To me it is more of a collection of style/clothes/ration pages from magazines. There isn't really tutorials on makeup or hair that much. I have only skimmed it though. I do not regret getting it, but I too would like : this is what you do and how you do it and this is how the end result should look like.