Would you wear Rita’s black satin Gilda gown today... gloves and all? 🖤 If one dress could define Old Hollywood femme fatale glamour, this might be it. In Gilda (1946), Rita Hayworth walks on screen wearing that incredible strapless black satin gown, long opera gloves and her famous waves... and basically creates one of the most recognizable fashion moments of the 1940s. The dress was designed by legendary Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis. Instead of the fuller skirts we often associate with the 40s, this gown was sleek, fitted and designed to move with Rita while she performed “Put the Blame on Mame.” And that strapless neckline was BOLD for 1946. The dress had hidden structure underneath to keep everything securely in place while Rita danced, proving that some of the simplest looking dresses are actually the most carefully engineered. 😂 It’s such a good reminder that 1940s fashion wasn’t only sensible suits and wartime dresses... Hollywood was giving us some serious bombshell glamour too. 🎬 WHAT TO WATCH: Watch Rita Hayworth perform Put the Blame on Mame in Gilda and see the dress actually MOVE. This scene is the reason the gown became legendary. Watch the Gilda scene: https://youtu.be/NY2IpSCV-Nk?si=3RNXQPo3aDw_6pE8 Would you wear Rita’s black satin Gilda gown today... gloves and all? 🖤

Okay... this is happening in just a few weeks! if we all went together… which decade are YOU dressing for? 👀 Every September, Goodwood Motor Circuit in England basically turns the clock back to 1948 through 1966. And they COMMIT. Thousands of guests show up in 1940s, 50s and 60s clothing, so simply walking through the crowd feels like you’ve wandered onto an old movie set. 🏎️ THE CARS This is a real historic race weekend, not just a car show. Gorgeous vintage Jaguars, Aston Martins, Ferraris, Grand Prix cars and motorcycles actually RACE around the original Goodwood circuit. 👗 THE FASHION This might be our favorite part. 😂 People go all out with victory rolls, tea dresses, suits, hats, gloves and full mid century looks. There’s even a Best Dressed competition and a Revival Style Village with fashion talks and workshops. 💃 THE EXPERIENCE There’s live music, dancing, vintage shopping, historic aircraft, a vintage funfair and even a cinema. The whole place is designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped into postwar Britain for the weekend. 🇮🇹 2026 THEME This year they're adding a little Italian glamour with La Dolce Vita, including Italian style throughout the event and a celebration of the Vespa’s 80th anniversary. 🎟️ WHERE TO GO: Goodwood Revival September 18 through 20, 2026 Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex, England Tickets + event information: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-revival/ Okay... if we all went to Goodwood together, which decade are YOU dressing for? 👀

I wanted to share my friends outfit from Sunday. Isn't she beautiful. She had the dress made.

Do you own any jewelry that was passed down from someone during WWII... or would you collect a piece of sweetheart jewelry today? ❤️ During WWII, jewelry got a little more sentimental. ❤️ Sweetheart jewelry was worn as a way to feel connected to husbands, boyfriends, brothers and sons serving overseas. Brooches were especially popular and could feature military insignias, patriotic symbols, hearts, wings or even the name or initials of someone serving. Because precious metals were needed for the war effort, many pieces were made from inexpensive materials like plastic, wood and base metals. Some servicemen even sent handmade pieces home from overseas. Imagine pinning one onto your coat or dress and knowing it represented someone you were waiting to come home. Suddenly that little brooch means a whole lot more than simply finishing an outfit. 🛍️ WHAT TO SHOP: Original 1940s sweetheart jewelry is still out there today. Etsy and antique sellers are great places to browse authentic pieces and see just how many different designs existed. Browse 1940s Sweetheart Jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/market/vintage_sweetheart_jewelry Do you own any jewelry that was passed down from someone during WWII... or would you collect a piece of sweetheart jewelry today? ❤️

1920s makeup was NOT shy... and that’s exactly why it’s so fun. 😂 This was the decade when makeup really started coming out of the dressing room and into everyday fashion. The classic look was all about very thin brows, dark dramatic eyes, rosy cheeks and that tiny perfectly shaped Cupid’s bow lip. Eyes were often rimmed in dark liner and shadow for that smoky, slightly mysterious look we associate with silent film stars. Brows were plucked thin and sometimes drawn downward toward the temples, which gave the face that wonderfully dramatic 1920s expression. And then there were the lips. ❤️ Deep reds, berries and burgundies were applied to exaggerate the Cupid’s bow while making the mouth appear smaller. Add rouge high on the cheeks and suddenly you’ve got Clara Bow energy. 🎥 WHAT TO WATCH: Watch a historically inspired 1920s makeup tutorial and see how surprisingly different the techniques were from the way we apply makeup today. Watch 1920s Makeup Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=historically+accurate+1920s+makeup+tutorial Which part would you actually try today... the smoky eyes, tiny Cupid’s bow lips or those super thin brows? 😂