1940s? Epic.

To put it simply, the 1940s were a time of great fashion. The post-war courage and overall sigh of relief that it ended was greatly reflected upon the fashion of the time. Fabulous draping was everywhere as was even fabulous-er (?) jackets. The time of oxfords and the sophisticated boyfriend look had new shoes, high waisted trousers, and button down shirts. I've been inspired so much by this time period lately because it seems as if my personal style is reflecting it, without me knowing. I was at the library and looked at most likely every fashion in history type book and took out all my favorite outfits and ideas that I wanted to incorporate into my life and style.

First: The Original Oxford

Yes, this shoe did come before a time of "hipsters" and "going against the mainstream of society". Here in a 1940s Sears catalogue (the affordable Barney's back in the day) I saw them for wait for it... $2.85. Maybe I should take a twenty and a time machine and go on a 1940s shopping spree...

Next: The Most Ladylike Men's Look You'll Ever See

Pants. Trousers. Call 'em whatever you want but they were big. In popularity,  not size. We aren't talking about that boyfriend look. Women looked sleek, professional, and classy in their. The high waist and two pleats on a side look make their legs go on for miles too! (Always a plus as a girl!)

Lastly: How To Incorporate This Without Looking Like You Missed Your Ride Back In Time

It's hard, I know. A true couturess can take a trend and modernize it to make it his or her own. Start small. Maybe some of these pants with a cool t-shirt and tall pumps. Go on, buy some Oxfords and a button down shirts. Let's all channel our inner Christian Dior and rock the streets as a Fourties Fashionista.

Leaving you with a style that will hold true for decades,

La Couturess