In the 1930s, skirts became longer and waist lines returned up to their normal positions in an attempt to bring back the traditional ‘womanly’ look. Zippers and nylon stockings were commonplace and the introduction of the ‘halter neck’ made swimming costumes all the more attractive.
Attention was given to sleeves and a tone of seriousness was evident in accentuated shoulder pads for both men and women. Cloche hats remained popular.
These vintage photos from State Library of Queensland that show fashion styles of Queensland in the 1930s.
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| Five women at the races, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| A woman is posed sitting on the boom of a sailing vessel, Queensland |
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| Bathers on the beach at Burleigh, Queensland |
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| Beach girl on the Sunshine Coast, Caloundra, Queensland |
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| Beachgoers at Burleigh Heads, Queensland |
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| Card players in Centenial Place, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Checking the form guide at Ascot races, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Couple on a motorcycle, Blackall, Queensland |
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| Enjoying a ride on the back of a truck, Ayr, Queensland |
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| Enjoying the sunshine on the deck of the cruise ship Orion, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Friends posing on Kirra Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland |
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| Gathering at the Muttaburra races, Queensland |
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| Group of mates riding in a Model T Ford, Double Island Point, Queensland |
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| Group of young people enjoying a day at the beach with their dog, Queensland |
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| Group of young people enjoying a day at the beach, Gold Coast, Queensland |
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| Group of young people socialising on the beach at Magnetic Island, Queensland |
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| Inside the Regent Theatre Milk Bar, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Judging of the Sirens of the Surf competition, Gold Coast, Queensland |
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| Ladies attending the theatre in Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Men sitting in the stands at the races, Queensland |
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| Models posing for a fashion shoot in front of a Qantas biplane, Queensland |
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| Picnic in the bush in Mount Isa, Queensland |
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| Stepping out for a Spring fashion parade, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Two ladies enjoying a day out at the races, Ascot racetrack, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Two ladies posing inside a Qantas aircraft, Queensland |
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| Two ladies walking on street in Toowoomba, Queensland |
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| Two women picking a winner at the Ascot Races, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Two young beautiful ladies in swimsuits at Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland |
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| Two young ladies picking a winner at Albion Park racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Watching a tennis game at Milton, Queensland |
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| Women attended the Ascot Races, Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Young lady in a low backed dress and cloche hat at the races Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Young people enjoying a day at the beach, Queensland |
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| Young women at a military ball, Queensland |
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| Young women taking a walk along the beach, Queensland |
