American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Where to Find Great War Era Sweaters
Original advertisement for 1919 sweaters - image from Wearing History (click through to visit her blog post on these sweaters) I don't know about you, but when I see September...
I'm Going "Durrells" For the Summer
Or forever. Fans Addicts of British television will be familiar with the wonderful series "The Durrells" (or "The Durrells in Corfu" if you're here in the US where for some...
Podcast Episode 15: Jazz, Dandies, and Vintage Style with Dandy Wellington
Hi All! We're back with the first of our "second season" of Fashion History with American Duchess! Our first episode is with our talented & well dressed friend, Dandy Wellington....
PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!
Ladies, it's time. It's February 1st. We promised you a pre-order and a pre-order you shall have! We have four fresh new styles for you covering pretty much all of...
Podcast Episode 13: Flappers, Fringe, and Fashion with Zoë Beery
Nope. Hi All! This week on Fashion History with American Duchess we speak with the amazing Zoë Beery, a writer for Racked, about her article on how flappers didn't wear...
Podcast Episode 12: Chelsea G. Summers and the Birth of Vintage
Hey Y'all! Abby here and I am so excited to share with you all the latest episode of Fashion History with American Duchess. We're really excited about these next couple...
How To Make a 1920s Miss Fisher Wardrobe
For Costume College 2016, one of the classes I taught was about making a "Miss Fisher" wardrobe, developing your style based on the popular Australian murder-mystery show set at the...
The Gatsby Picnic in Pictures
Lauren, Abby, and Tina at The Gatsby Oh Gatsby Summer Picnic how I love you ... let me count the ways! This year Abby and I ventured over the hill...
The Vintage Makeup Review - with Lauren & Abby
Whether you've gone fully down the vintage style rabbit hole of everyday dress or you need a faceplan for an impending costume party, today we're going to share with you...
Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2005 1920s "Baltimore" Dress
My Decades of Style "Baltimore" dress in green and ivory striped cotton. This past weekend was one of my favorite events of the year, the Oakland Gatsby. This annual end-of-Summer...
Getting Ready for Gatsby
Hello Lovelies! Abby here -- and let me tell you -- I have 1920s on the brain! Now that Costume College has ended, the Royal Vintage travel schedule has died...
A Very Vintage Trip to the UK
Hi! I'm Lauren - remember me? I've been away for awhile on a much-needed vacation to the UK. Hooray! Vacay! It was a wonderful, restful and also stimulating trip. We...