Tuesday, August 26, 2014

1920s Beach Party

A few weeks ago I had the chance to go to not one, but two really fun vintage events. The Greater Boston Vintage Society's second Roaring 20s Lawn Party and a 1920s beach party. As noted in an earlier post, the lawn party was postponed by a week because of bad weather. Part of the weekend was still sunny so Cori and I took are friends Jen and Julia to see a polo match. And of course we dressed up. :) The weekend the lawn party was held the weather still looked a bit gloomy but actually turned out to be very nice. It was not as hot as it was last year.

Photo by Devon Kurtz
On the morning of the event a small group of us gathered at a public beach near the Crane Estate. The water was cold but some of the guys decided to go for a swim any way! I should note that all the guys were wearing wool bathing suits!



I'm disappointed in my own beach attire but with so much going on lately I just ran out of time to make what I really wanted. I did mange to finish a pair of beach pants so I just wore those with a modern tank top. It looks vintage-y enough in the photos but if there is a beach party planned for next year I will strive to do better. The pants were made using this pattern. (I plan on make the whole PJ set this winter.)

How many people can you fit in a changing tent?
Jenn and I waded through the water and gathered hermit crabs. She is wearing the brown dress I made for last year's lawn party.
Julia keeping warm. Many thanks to her for taking the bulk of these photos. :)
I will be posting a few photos from the lawn party soon. Until then enjoy a few fun and silly photos from the beach party. :)





11 comments:

  1. I love vintage style outdoor parties. This beach party looks like a hoot! Especially the gents look very dashing ;) I can't wait your photos from the lawn party.

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  2. Fabulous! You all look amazing, great job!

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  3. This looks like an amazing event - I really want to go to something like this! :)
    theemeralddove21.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. What a fun event to be apart of and now you can plan for next year:) I love beach pajamas and really should try and make some myself too:)

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    1. I really need to make another pair of these pants! They are some comfortable. :)
      -Emily

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  5. I think you all look great! There are some photos in particular that really do look like 20s photos. Nice to see that the beach party was a hit.

    Best,
    Quinn

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    1. Thanks Quinn! Someone brought photo copies of 1920s beach pictures for the purpose of recreating them. I guess we did a good job! ;)
      -Emily

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  6. OMG, this looks like so much fun!!! I actually thought the first photo was vintage when I first saw it. Well done!

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  7. Oh my word, how fabulously fun!!! These photos are a smile inducing delight to behold.

    ♥ Jessica

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  8. twenties beach looks are the best

    retro rover

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