My Tap Dancer Look Inspired by 42nd Street

Photos by Corey!
Blouse: Estate Sale
Shorts: Goodwill
Suspenders: Target
Shoes: Saver's
Hat: Estate Sale
Bow: Scrap Fabric

These are the 42nd Street-inspired photos I was talking about yesterday. If I really wanted to, I think I could come up with 50 different outfits inspired by that film since their were so many different female dancers and a handful of different practice scenes before the big show, but for this go around I chose to channel one of Ginger Rogers' looks. Her character had some really, really cute outfits, most often with a toy pup and a monocle as an accessory.  If only I had all that and a good pair of vintage suspenders!

I actually had some of this look styled for fashion week – minus the hat and the suspenders – but I thought the tap shoes might seem a little strange as I walked down the New York City street. Who knows, I might have received some tips!

42nd Street

Things were too busy to watch 42nd Street before I left for New York, but I finally found some extra time to sit down and watch it over the weekend. I already knew I was going to love the costumes – Orry Kelly must have been bloody genius – but I had no idea how hard I was going to fall for all the sweet characters! It was so upbeat and exciting the whole way through, and boy was it fun watching Busby Berkley's routines!

So many beautiful and talented ladies in the cast! They were all so adorable. Of course, Ruby Keller was my favorite – gotta go for the underdog – but I also really enjoyed watching Bebe Daniels. The whole way through she kept reminding me of an old friend, but I could never put my finger on it. 

I couldn't wait to do an outfit inspired by the movie, so I ended up going to take the photos later that afternoon. I'll have them ready to show you on Wednesday! You can see more photos of the movie here.