I just noticed some of the 1930s era dresses I posted last month have sold, so here's an updated list. All of these are also under $100 and in a variety of sizes. Enjoy!
One of the main reasons Brian and I started this blog was to inform our hobo wedding guests about Depression Era clothing so they, too, can dress the part. Over the past year I have been collecting 1930s dresses, particularly those made from patterned feedsack fabric, for myself and my bridesmaids to wear. Color photos of period clothing are scarce and wearable garments from the 1930s can be hard to find and often expensive. Here's some dresses I've found on Etsy that would be appropriate for a casual affair like our back yard hobo wedding, all authentic Depression era garments, all under $100.
Remember family and friends, the key is to dress comfortably so you can have a fun time! You're not required to dress in authentic 1930s clothing, just encouraged to! More inspirations soon ...
Hello good friends and family. Welcome to our blog, A Hobo Wedding. This blog was created by Brian and I to share with you images, inspirations and information about the theme of our wedding, Depression Era hobo culture. If nothing else, it will help you to prepare your authentic Depression Era-appropriate ensemble (wink, wink).
Here's my very first Treasury on Etsy, "Hallelujah! I'm a bum". A Treasury is a collection of items for sale on Etsy curated by Etsy sellers, like myself, and is great way to promote your shop. I've been meaning to make one for a while and I finally got around to it...
My Treasury, "Hallelujah! I'm a bum", is named after a song by Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock and includes some of my decor inspirations for my hobo-themed wedding next May. Haywire Mac was a travelin' man and had his recording heyday in the 1920s and 30s. You've surely heard his "Big Rock Candy Mountain", but here's "Hallelujah":
This song and many other authentic 1920s and 30s about hobos and train ridin' and driftin' will be played by a live jug-style band at the wedding (I just found out from Brian that the band is a gift from Jenny and Jim - joy!).
