Thursday, January 27, 2011

Follow the Fleet

Last night I watched Follow the Fleet (1936), another Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musical flick.  While it is not as dear to my heart as Roberta, Bernard Newman's costumes had me drooling once again.  As ever, I am unable to give you lovely costume stills because silly old Netflix Canada does not offer this film on its annoyingly slim menu of classic movies, but I can assure you that if you love adorable sailor getups, chic skirt suits, and dazzling evening gowns (including that drool-worthy plaid gown below), you won't be disappointed!  A young Lucille Ball  (in centre of first image below) has a part in the movie, too, and I have to say, she stole every scene she was in.  Anyway, the costumes have given me some great "resort" fashion ideas (sailor tops and neck scarves and cute little trousers, oh my)!



14 comments:

  1. Casey MauraJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I was just watching this last week! :) It's one of my favorites for the yummy clothes (and of course, dancing! ;); I keep meaning to do a post about it...

    ♥ Casey

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  2. jessicaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I never would have recognized Lucille Ball, Um wow.
    Look at how beautiful they all look, I really need to start watching all the old movies again.

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  3. GemmaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Ooo I've not seen this... want to now. I'm loving that brunette ladies marcel too :) xx

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  4. BaronessVonVintageJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    oh, yes, Casey, please do a post (with screen caps!!) xoox

    Jessica: I KNOW! She was so tall and lanky and brilliant! She plays a jaded and sarcastic fashion stylist type person.

    Gemma: I believe that gorgeous brunette was Harriet Hilliard. Her hair is just divine in this movie (she undergoes a "geek to chic" makeover but her hair is perfect both before and after, in my opinion!).

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  5. PandoraJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    One of my all time favorite movies. It always makes me smile

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  6. Lauren HairstonJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire got me hooked on vintage! I saw Shall We Dance? at a friend's house in preschool and I've been an addict ever since.

    I love the costumes! It's nice to see casual wear in a movie from the 30s.

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  7. FourSistersInACottageJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Love the old movies because of the styles and decor. Will have to watch this one!!!!
    Thanks for sharing, Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

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  8. DsataJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wonderful pictures !

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    These impeccable coiffures in the first picture, oh my!

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  10. garofitJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    The hair dos are certainly smashing! that brunette is perfection!

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  11. Penny Dreadful VintageJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I must put this one on my list. Isn't Ginger's little nautical scarf in the first picture adorable x

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  12. RachaelJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is my favourite Fred and Ginger film, there's something so very magic about it, especially Ginger, she's top notch in it.

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  13. The DreamstressJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    The hair is so fabulous, but all that satin makes my eyes hurt!

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  14. BaronessVonVintageJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Adore the hairstyles, love the casual trousers and blouses Ginger is seen wearing more than once...and agree that the satin ensemble Ginger wears is dazzling, but would be blindingly so outside of the fantasy world of the silver screen?

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