Beach Pajamas were all the rage during the Jazz Age. They allowed women comfort and coverage while romping in the sun in an era when wearing pants was illegal in many places. It was wealthy women who summered at the French seaside, the Lido and eventually Palm Beach, who fostered the trend which later became the mass market revolution that changed women’s fashion forever. Characterized by an ultra wide leg and made of silk, linen and other lightweight fabrics (often with bold prints or striking colors), beach pajamas were the height of resort fashion in the 1920s and 30s, caused considerable controversy and eventually became an acceptable garment for school and even church!
Fashion historian Martha Davis will give an illustrated presentation on the fad that liberated women, plus see samples of this playful, yet glamorous garment that invaded the beach - both on live models and as part of displays.
TICKETS:
Members: $22 (plus fees) (open only to members of ADSLA until August 1)
General: $25 (plus fees)
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:
Martha Davis has been a fashion enthusiast for over 40 years, with a passion for deep research and historical clothing reproduction utilizing vintage patterning and sewing techniques. While her professional career took her in the direction of the sciences, her fashion passion led to the theatrical costuming program at Fullerton College and she is a legacy Costume College instructor and Dean emeritus. Her earliest interests included men's and women's fashion construction from the Renaissance through early 20th centuries and she is currently exploring Ragtime through Mid-Century fashion with an emphasis on what people really wore and how to craft a period worthy wardrobe from vintage, modified, and period reproduced garments and accessories.
PARKING:
Free parking is available in the parking lot behind the Blinn House, at 165 N. Madison. Although the signs suggest that you need to pay by app, there is no charge to park there. Proceed from the parking lot to the back entrance to our lecture room (the door will be open) to check in. The Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scottish Rite Cathedral is across the street from the parking lot. If you pass it, you have gone too far.
HOW TO FIND THE PARKING & ENTER THE BLINN HOUSE “HUNT ROOM”
The images below are for reference. 1) The Scottish Rite Temple directly across the street from the parking lot behind the Blinn House, 2) The area of the parking lot directly behind the Blinn House, that we will fill first, before parking in the portion of the lot closest to the driveway entrance. 3) The back entrance to the Blinn House that we will use to enter the Myron Hunt room where the event is taking place. 4) The front of the Blinn House on the cul-de-sac adjacent to the Fuller Theological Seminary. There is sometimes parking on this street, but if you find some, you will still need to enter through the back.