All information and illustrations are taken from John Peacock's excellent books The Twentieth Century Fashion Sourcebook and Men's Fashion, The Complete Sourcebook. For further information on color and fabrics of the period, I strongly suggest you buy the books, as they contain a great deal of information.

	Ladies, 1930 - 1934
	Silhouette	Slim, narrow, longer skirts, natural waist; from 1933: wider shoulders
	Bodice	Semi-fitted, bias cut, narrow belts
	Neckline	Low, cut away from neck, ties and scarves popular
	Sleeves	Inset, long fitted, bias-cut, inset panels, flared cuffs
	Skirt	Slim, clinging, intricate seaming, bias-cut; from 1934: mid-calf-length
	Fabric	Silk and wool crepe, silk georgette, satin, panne velvet, organdie.
	Trimmings	Top-stitching, contrast fabric insertions, large buttons.
	Color	Two-tone; black and white, brown and cream, navy and white
	Accessories	Small hats worn at an angle, gauntlet gloves, clutch bags, silk stockings, shoes with high heels

	Ladies, 1935 - 1939
	Silhouette	Slender, small hips, natural waist, wide shoulders.
	Bodice	Semi-fitted, natural waist, padded shoulders.
	Neckline	High round, small neat collars, shoulderwide collars.
	Sleeves	Long inset, short puff
	Skirt	Flared, straight with inverted pleat; from 1939: knee-length
	Fabric	Silk georgette, lightweight linen and wool, wool tweed
	Trimmings	Saddle stitching, contrast color collars and cuffs, lace collars and cuffs
	Color	Dark cream, mustard, gray, navy blue, brown, black
	Accessories	Small mannish hats, gauntlet gloves, clutch bags, shoulder bags, two-tone shoes with high thick heels.

Gentlemen, 1930 - 1939 Jacket Fitted, single- or double-breasted, three-button fastenings, wide shoulders, diagonal pockets, breast pockets, wool cloths, tweeds, linens Waistcoat Fitted, single-breasted, collarless, matching jacket cloth, sometimes not worn, knitted waistcoats popular Trousers Straight, wide hems with turn-ups, center creases, cloth matching jacket and waistcoat, grey flannel popular Shirt Collar-attached, plain or striped cotton Color Subtle beige, grey, brown, light blue, some light colors; bright colors used for accessories Accessories Bowler hats, trilbies, homburgs, boaters, narrow ties, bow-ties, pocket handkerchiefs, silk scarves, leather gloves, lace-up boots and shoes, rolled umbrellas

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