I miss the old days when people dressed up to be in public.
Where there was no such thing as glamour…it was just simply how they dressed…with pride.
XOXO
I totally agree with you. The style back then was impeccable. I like how people dressed up even only when they were around the house.
-Hannah http://www.hannahsfashionblog.com/
I love black and white photos as well as b/w movies from the 30′ to the 50′s. My husband and I watch as many american “films noirs” as we possibly can and we love the artistry of the photography with all the lights and shadows that adds to the feeling of the photo/movie.
About this photo : I’m envious of the easiness with which people dressed everyday without forgetting their hats and gloves. All these accessories gave an elegance to the gesture (men removing their hats, women their gloves, etc…) I should have lived in that era !
The Olympics have certainly changed. I doubt that you would have seen people with their national colours painted on them, walking around topless at the 1932 Olympics. Similarly, I don’t think you’re likely to see men in full suits with cravats at the 2012 Olympics.
Thanks all for your flattering comments. I neglected to identify my mother as the woman on the right. Her cousin is the man on the left, Sam Valadez and her best friend, Chiquita is in the middle. All were professional entertainers at Padua HIlls in Claremont, California. I have a few more taken throughout the ’30s. All evoke the impeccable style of the era.
Those WERE the days….love the style and wish we were wearing those fashions now…how cool to have photos of your family at the Olympics! One in a million….
Great Photo, back then jeans was not a wardrobe stabple, smart dress ruled.Its amazing how things change, even Royality were dressed down at London 2012. Im trying to move away from jeans to Chinos as a smarter alternative .
Martha
August 4, 2012 at 4:11 pm
I miss the old days when people dressed up to be in public.
Where there was no such thing as glamour…it was just simply how they dressed…with pride.
XOXO
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Hannah
August 4, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I totally agree with you. The style back then was impeccable. I like how people dressed up even only when they were around the house.
-Hannah
http://www.hannahsfashionblog.com/
emma
August 4, 2012 at 11:09 pm
It is not to late to start dressing with pride :) Maybe it becomes fashionable again to dress up pretty even at home
Eat.Style.Play
August 5, 2012 at 5:37 pm
I agree, i see a few women here and there dressing with pride and it inspires me.
Jessica
August 5, 2012 at 4:29 am
MTE
I saw a woman in the supermarket today in her pyjamas.
It was 11am.
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Eva
August 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Such a great photo, love the Olympics!
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SM
August 5, 2012 at 2:09 am
I agree, this photo is so cool!
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Laura
August 4, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Great photo! I really like the look of the woman on the right!
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Elaine
August 4, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Love the ladies hats!
Christina Novak
August 4, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Handsome men in three piece suits – Yes, please
Sophie Mhabille
August 4, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Very interesting vintage picture
Marta
August 4, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Beautiful picture, girl in the right looks really nice!
Johnny
August 4, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Amazing! Loving everything about this picture
Becky Bedbug
August 4, 2012 at 5:48 pm
I adore vintage photos, especially when they are topical. The headwear is incredible.
Becky
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Sevan
August 4, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I love black and white photos as well as b/w movies from the 30′ to the 50′s. My husband and I watch as many american “films noirs” as we possibly can and we love the artistry of the photography with all the lights and shadows that adds to the feeling of the photo/movie.
About this photo : I’m envious of the easiness with which people dressed everyday without forgetting their hats and gloves. All these accessories gave an elegance to the gesture (men removing their hats, women their gloves, etc…) I should have lived in that era !
Sofia
August 4, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Great photo!
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CBC
August 4, 2012 at 7:33 pm
1932 in LA… perfect time for the pic
Opposite Lipstick
August 4, 2012 at 8:15 pm
love!
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talitah
August 4, 2012 at 8:16 pm
So beautiful pic!
xoxo
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TiranaAduka
August 5, 2012 at 12:22 am
Nice photo and classic photo
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Stills
August 5, 2012 at 12:31 am
Amazing photo! They are all so elegant! Ladies are beautiful!
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kwame
August 5, 2012 at 12:42 am
everything about this picture is awesome, i really love the way people dressed back then and i love vintage pics!
kwame
August 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
i love everything about this picture
Lindsey
August 5, 2012 at 12:54 am
These women look so elegant and love the hats. Very classy photo
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Patricia
August 5, 2012 at 12:56 am
Wow!!!
Kate
August 5, 2012 at 2:11 am
What an incredible photo to have…
Kate
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Serdane
August 5, 2012 at 3:08 am
What a touching picture. So nice !
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Thom
August 5, 2012 at 3:23 am
How great! If only they were still like that. NYC for olympics!
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Freya - Fashionable People
August 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
Such elegant and sophisticated dressing in the 30′s – amazing photo!
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Natalie
August 5, 2012 at 7:47 am
Cool…
Love the fact the Olympics is here in London!
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ETC...
August 5, 2012 at 8:16 am
Love old photos! People dress so much better back then…
ETC…
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Angel Adams
August 5, 2012 at 11:48 am
wow…i love old pictures.. :)
ttea
August 5, 2012 at 12:24 pm
The Olympics have certainly changed. I doubt that you would have seen people with their national colours painted on them, walking around topless at the 1932 Olympics. Similarly, I don’t think you’re likely to see men in full suits with cravats at the 2012 Olympics.
http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/
Votre Amie
August 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm
What an incredible memory to have captured
x
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Alison
August 5, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I love the way that people used to dress up for events! So different from the way they look at the events now :)
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Monty Montaño
August 5, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Thanks all for your flattering comments. I neglected to identify my mother as the woman on the right. Her cousin is the man on the left, Sam Valadez and her best friend, Chiquita is in the middle. All were professional entertainers at Padua HIlls in Claremont, California. I have a few more taken throughout the ’30s. All evoke the impeccable style of the era.
MaricruzLA
August 6, 2012 at 1:13 am
Amazing photograph, really enjoy seeing the details of the era
http://www.lam-style.blogspot.com
Rosalind
August 6, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Those WERE the days….love the style and wish we were wearing those fashions now…how cool to have photos of your family at the Olympics! One in a million….
EVRYDAYPPL
August 7, 2012 at 7:54 am
Great Photo, back then jeans was not a wardrobe stabple, smart dress ruled.Its amazing how things change, even Royality were dressed down at London 2012. Im trying to move away from jeans to Chinos as a smarter alternative .
LabellaLuxe Boutique
August 11, 2012 at 1:06 am
Such style and sophistication!