Outfit Collection (page 16)

Stylish young lady wearing a self-made hurdling outfit. Date: 1923

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens spring dresses 1909
Three women wearing charming tunic frocks with high neckilne, high waist and fitted dresses, available at Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Street, London. 1909

Miss Studdy at the Sketch Ball - Bonzo fancy dress
Miss Arnold in doggy fancy dress for The Sketch Club Ball in an outfit that pays homage to Bonzo, the cartoon dog created by artist George Studdy

Two white women and a man in Oman
Oman. Two white women and a man. Woman wearing white outfit holding white bag. Man with a beard looking over. Date: 1976

Women wearing tailored skirted suits 1954
Women wearing tailored skirted suits attached with a small belt to slim the waist. 1954

Advertisement for Mag Helly fashions, showing an elegant woman in a white outfit in a garden setting. 1929

The Man Whose Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman
The Man Whose Entire Outfit of Hotel, Railroad, and Streamship Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman. Cartoon by H. M. Bateman illustrating the sorry tale of a man who did not keep hold of his

Simpsons of Piccadilly jacket and slacks, 1954
A gay scarlet wool jacket lined with jersey costing 8 12s. 6d. A warm and comfortable coat to wear with slacks about the house or farm (according to The Tatler!)

Woman wearing motor-coat 1905
Womens motor-coat in the Ewardian era, withstands the deluges of rain, detachable poncho top, over which the wrap is slipped on and buttoned on either shoulder. 1905

Beach pyjamas from Swan and Edgar
A nautical chic pyjama outfit for the beach from Swan and Edgar of Piccadilly. The trousers are blue and the corsage portion white striped with blue. Date: 1933

Holiday fashions from Gorringes & Army and Navy Stores
From left, a frock of new washing material showing an indefinite damask design, while the smart little coat with glass buttons is of wool

Matita outfits for cruising, 1933
A marine blue cruising outfit made in Linita fabric with a clever arrangement at the back, the scheme being completed with a blue scarf and white coat. It really does represent the acme of smartness

Matita advertisement - and cocktail bar
She shall be charming wherever she goes. Advert for Matita ready to wear sportswear (not really sports, but smart, ready-for-anything clothes for any occasion)

Canadian Chap is thrown jovially into the air by his chums, who hopefully are as adept at cathcing as they are at throwing... Date: circa 1910

Norah Blaney - The Punch Bowl revue - Duke of York s
Miss Norah Blaney - in The Punch Bowl a revue by Archie de Bear at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London in 1924, known as The Breakfast-time Follies

Marjorie Spiers - The Punch Bowl revue - Duke of York s
Miss Marjorie Spiers () - in The Punch Bowl a revue by Archie de Bear at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London in 1924, known as The Breakfast-time Follies

Golfing outfit from Marshall and Snelgrove
A golf suit of ribbed angora from Marshall and Snelgrove, comprising a square cut jacket and trousers which look like a skirt when walking (culottes). Date: 1933

Buttonless costume for lady aviators
An aeroplane gown with divided skirt, the creation of a New York fashion house in 1909. Opening at the back on the left side, it fastened with hooks and was entirely buttonless

Costumes at the Artists Costume Ball
A variety of outfits, purchased from London department store, Marshall and Snelgrove, worn by guests at the Artists Costume Ball held at the Princes Galleries in February 1914

Washing suit suitable for deck wear on a cruise
A practical and natty little washing suit of white pique that is eminently suitable for deck wear. The short coat fastens with a diagonal line and has a scarf-tie adn belt in red, white and blue

Three piece for the promenade deck
A suggested outfit for a cruising holiday comprising a striking three-piece suit for the promenade deck with skirt and lining of the long white corduroy coat in striped green and white silk

Modes for the Riviera sunshine, 1931
Fashions for wearing on the French Riviera. Above is a frock of pale eucalyptus green hopsack and a jacket of the same light woollen material in a deep shade of myrtle

Deck or beach suit for holidays or cruises, 1932
A deck or beach suit from Marshall and Snelgrove consisting of a becoming cap and practical shoes. Date: 1932

Skirt suit for holidays or cruises, 1932
A skirt suit of uncrushable silk wool blend in an off white shade with cream tints, with a vest, braces and scarf in a polka dot pomegranate shaded material. Suitable for holidays or cruises

Cruising suit & suntop from Harvey Nichols, 1934
A couple of outfits for wearing while on a summer cruise. On the right is a natural shantung silk cruising suit relieved with pale blue revers and buttons

Backless sun dress from Harvey Nichols, 1934
Two views of a backless sun dress in uncrushable cotton showing a broken plaid and check design in a variety of pastel colours, worn with a snappy little coat. Date: 1934

Outfit for beach and deck wear
Smart, tailored shorts outfit from Harvey Nichols, suitable for beach and deck wear comprising of shorts in an off white shade, whilst the jacket and coat are of polka dot navy

Trousers and swim top for cruise wear, 1934
A pair of well cut wide trousers in grey flannel worn with a regulation swimmer with a white ground and design expressed in red and green

The New Fast Bowler by Douglas Wales
Beautifully composed illustration of a woman wearing a striking blue outfit, including a glengarry style bowler hat with a curling ostrich feather. Date: 1931

Molyneux outfit, 1937
An outfit of beige and black stripes accentuate the chic of this woollen dress and three quarter length coat by Edward Molyneux. Date: 1937

Hon Mrs Richard Norton wearing a Schiaparelli outfit, 1937
Mrs Richard Norton modelling an enchanting ensemble from Schiaparelli, which consists of a short, fitted jacket of tweed in a dull shade of pink and a dress of brown wool with a sleeveless bodice

Fashions for the deck on summer cruising days
Suggested outfits to wear on a summer cruise or transatlantic voyage all from Debenham and Freebody. From left, a two-piece costume in scarlet wool with a smartly flared skirt

Outfits for an ocean cruise
Suggestions for ensembles to be worn when boarding a liner for a cruise or transatlantic voyage, all from Debenham and Freebody

Lil Dagover - German stage film and television actress
Lil Dagover (18971980) - German stage, film and television actress whose career spanned nearly six. Date: 1930

Sun Suits 1931
Three holiday outfits for making the most of the sun in 1931. Top is a Jack Tar model in scarlet and white with a matching cap

Harrods advertisement, presentation gowns for 1931
Harrods advertisement for presentation gowns suitable for Their Majesties Courts. Appropriately, the three models shown all have regal names - Elizabeth, Anne and Victoria. Date: 1931

A fancy dress queen of the vegetable kingdom
Miss L Keen of Hemel Hempstead appearing in a costume representing the various vegetables and flowers grown from Carters famous seeds

Fashionable Edwardian children
Xmas. A young girl pulling a Yule log and wearing a fashionable Liberty & Co winter outfit out in the snow. Date: circa 1909

Woman in her Spring outfit
Springtime. Art Nouveau style woman out walking in her fashionable Spring outfit. Date: 1902

Woman dressed for autumn
Late autumn. Art Nouveau stlye woman walking in woodland dressed in a warm autumn outfit and white muff. Date: 1902

Pyjama suits from Gamages, 1931
Beach and garden suits from Gamages of Holborn. The model on the left is carried out in a new sunblind material and consists of five pieces

Slacks and shorts for camping trips, 1931
Fashion illustration with slacks and shorts featured from Druces of Baker Street, London. The shorts are made of khaki drill and flannel; the slacks from flannel

Choosing fancy dress costumes for Carnival on the Riviera
Illustration by Steven Spurrier showing women selecting fancy dress costumes to wear on the Riviera at Gala events during the Carnival season

Bathing and pyjama parade at Cannes, 1930s
Page from The Sketch reporting on a Bathing and Pyjama parade at Palm Beach near Cannes in 1930, with numerous ladies showing off the ladies modes of beachwear from swimming costumes or Japanese

Beach pyjamas by Jean Patou
A chic outfit of beach pyjamas by Jean Patou consisting of black satin pyjama trousers, a coat of multi-coloured velour and a wide-brimmed hat. 1930

Gertrude Lawrence at the Villa Capponcina, French Riviera
Actress Gertrude Lawrence in a variety of fashionable outfits for the Riviera, pictured as a guest at the Villa Capponcina, the home of British couturier, Captain Edward Molyneux. Date: 1930

Mens fashions for the French Riviera, 1934
A gentleman wearing a short-sleeve double-breasted shirt, baggy, linen trousers and sandals on the French Riviera in 1934

Cruising fashion 1935
An outfit of shorts, blouses with sun back, coat and hat all in matching spotted blue and white crease resisting linen. The lifebelt is really a bag which is most capacious

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping