A majorette at the 1940 Rose Parade via LA Times

Isn’t she cute as a button?

yeoldefashion:

Gone with the Wind was released in 1939 and immediately started a trend for huge summer hats like Scarlett’s iconic straw one. This great striped capeline was made the following year.

OMG I NEED THIS!

(via iwantthathat)

Page from 1940 Sears Christmas Catalogue