It’s Day Fifteen of National Sewing Month! Too see the daily blog posts, projects of the day, and more National Sewing Month details, click here.
The golden age of cinema has inspired me to write today’s blog post. The lifestyle and fashion of that era has me itching to sew all of the free, trendy clothing patterns on AllFreeSewing. It was hard to narrow down which part of old Hollywood fashion inspired me most. There was the glitz and the glam. There was chic and there was daring. For help, I decided to look to the starlets of this day and age. Actresses that will never go out of style, much like their clothing. Women like Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, and Elizabeth Taylor remind us that clothing can outlast time.
Audrey Hepburn
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady, both starring the beautiful Audrey Hepburn, are classics from the golden age of cinema. Not only was Hepburn’s look flawless then, it is still trending to this day; including her cat eye makeup and her tailored dresses. The trends say it all: we are Audrey obsessed. To work her timeless look into your own closet, be sure to check out these links!
- Golden Goddess Gown
- How to Make a Scalloped Front Skirt -My favorite Audrey look-alike!
- DIY Audrey Hepburn Inspired Birdcage Veil -From Wedding Obsession
Vivien Leigh
The stunning Vivien Leigh has been one of my favorite actresses ever since I watched Gone with the Wind. The love affair between Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’hara is enthralling, but not nearly as eye-catching as Leigh’s wardrobe throughout the movie. Her tiered gowns and netted veils (check out the Rhett Butler Veil) capture the era of the movie perfectly. Thankfully, the tiered look is back and better than ever with this Scarlett O’hara Tiered Gown. As Cleopatra, in Caesar and Cleopatra, Leigh once again captured the audience’s attention with her amazing wardrobe. We are bringing the Egyptian look back in the form of draped and flowing maxi dresses. I’ve picked out some of our favorites for you to try.
Other Fashion Icons
So many actresses from the golden age of cinema and so little time. These women made everything from accessories like Jackie’s Pill Box Hat, to the The New Woman’s Flapper Dress stylish. Whenever you are feeling out of style or like you are missing the latest trend, turn to the women that made old Hollywood fashion what it still is today. Your closet will never be lacking with the timeless looks of our favorite women in Hollywood. Be sure to explore these links for more free vintage sewing patterns.
Who is your favorite fashion icon?
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I love the Gone With The Wind,sweeping skirt dresses of that era. But I am really gladthat wearing a corset is no longer fashionable.
I think Ivanka Trump is very stylish and fashionable!
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Jackie Kennedy.
My favorite is Doris Day..
I don’t really have a fashion icon – I just wear what I want to wear, and that makes me happy!
Audrey Hepburn – she was so classic
I really love Michelle Obama’s style!
I like Michelle Obama’s eclectic style – especially the full shirts and sweater sets.
How whimsically romantic. Love it.
Jackie Onassis and Princess Di were always classy. I really enjoyed reading your blog post. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) was always impeccably dressed.
Katharine Hepburn looked stylish in anything she wore.
Jacqueline Kennedy. Her style was simple, classic and elegant.
I like Audrey Hepburn. She had a classic style. Same with Grace Kelly
Do not have one.
I don’t have one either. I’ve been enjoying the fashions in the old movies from the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s.
Audrey Hepburn had a truly classic style that still can’t be beat!
Yeah!!!! I received an email this morning that I had won the thread in the daily random drawing!!!! Sew excited!
Can’t really decide, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Grace, Princess Diana…
Jackie Kennedy
Thanks for the post! I saved the pill box hat pattern and the Audrey Hepburn skirt pattern. I am so excited to make these!
my mother
I would choose Jackie O. She was very sophisticated and elegant.
Jackie Onassis was my go to for fashion, back in the day. She was always so classy.
The dress pattern is so cute. Can’t wait to make
I love the way Doris Day’s outfits were so coordinated in all her movies. The bright colored lining of a coat just peeking out from a white ensemble. Hats, gloves and purses, too. Amazing. As was Grace Kelly, Lauren Bacall, Audrey Hepburn. The classics were the best.