Bolero - Dirty Dancing in the 1930s

I just discovered this gem of a movie from 1934. It has amazing 1930s costumes, Art Deco style and the fabulous Carole Lombard.

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What's What in Vintage Fashion

Have you ever wondered what vintage sellers are talking about when they speak of corset covers, camisoles, chemisettes, chemises and so on? Have you wondered why tap pants are called tap pants, and whether they're the same as French knickers? And what is a guimpe, for Heaven's sake?

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