Hello lovely readers, I hope you had a marvelous weekend 🙂 My weekend was busy because I was running around getting prepared for my next big adventure on Tuesday to…SPAIN!

Vintage travel poster of Spain — Source-Poster Corner

I cannot wait as Spain has always been a dream place that I would love to visit and now I get the chance tomorrow! Now I won’t get to see ALL of Spain, in fact I will only get to see 2 places while I’m there as I’m going for my Lindy Hop Teachers wedding. However, 2 places is better than zero places in my mind, so Barcelona and seaside village of Platja d’Aro is our destinations (this trip).

I plan on taking tons of pictures while there to share with you, but in the mean time I thought it would be fun to share some Vintage Travel Posters of Spain to help you get excited along with me, AND we can all agree that vintage travel posters are just super cool to look at.

Vintage Travel Posters for Spain

First up the iconic image of the Spanish Flamenco Dancer. I just adore her dress in this 1955 poster.

1950s vintage travel poster for Spain- Iiberia airline from 1955 featuring an illustration of Spanish Flamenco Dancers. — Source-I desire vintage posters

Visit Sevilla in either 1933 or 1955 (I think 1955) to see the famous Flamenco Dancer.

Vintage Spain Travel Poster featuring an illustration of a Flamenco Dancer-Visit Sevilla in 1955. — Source-Enjoy Art

The Flamenco Dancer is so iconic it is pretty hard to not find a travel poster with their imagery on it.

Vintage spain travel poster featuring Flamenco Dancers illustration. — Source-Travel on Paper

You also cannot look at vintage Spanish travel posters and not post some of the infamous Bull Fighter.

Vintage Spain travel poster featuring an illustration of a bull fighter for Iberia Airlines. — This is a very dramatic poster

Spain via TWA (Trans World Airlines).

Vintage Travel Poster for Spain via TWA featuring an illustration of two bullfighters. — Source-sandiv999 on Flickr

Also the Spanish Senorita is another popular marketing symbol.

Iberia vintage travel poster for Spain featuring an illustration of the Spanish Senorita. "Enjoy the charm of Andalusia". — Source-Free vintage posters

Visit Madrid via Iberia Air Lines.

Spain vintage travel poster for Iberia airlines to Madrid featuring an illustration of a senorita, bullfighter — Source-Free vintage posters

Now for some more lovely miscellaneous posters….

San Sebastian -1930s travel poster.

I’m a sucker for a wonderful 1940s advertising poster and this one does NOT disappoint. The wedges, her trousers and sweater are so Katharine Hepburn and I can’t get enough!

Spain travel poster 1948-1940s vintage travel poster featuring an illustration of a 1940s woman sitting by the beach.

Well dressed 1920s ladies in Madrid.

1920s spain travel poster for Madrid featuring two women in 1920s fashions.

Another beautiful Flamenco Dancer poster.

vintage TWA travel poster for Spain featuring an illustration of Flamenco Dancer

So my friends, have you ever been to Spain? What was your favorite part, place? food? Do tell!

FURTHER READING:

Liz 🙂

What to wear when it's raining-1930s to 1950s inspiratiion

When the skies darken and the rain starts to pour, chances are you’ve asked yourself the age-old question: what should I wear? If you’re looking for inspiration that’s fun, practical, and rooted in history, the fashion trends of the 1930s to 1950s have something for everyone. From classic trench coats and chic ponchos to quirky rain hats and sensible rain boots, discover the 1930s to the 1950s best pieces for staying dry and stylish in any storm.

Note: At the end I provide vintage shopping tips on where to get your own vintage rain gear.

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy & RocknRomance Vintage are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

What To Wear When It’s Raining-1930s to 1950s Inspiration

Vintage Rain Gear Advertising & Vintage Patterns to Inspire:

1930s Vintage Catalog Page for Rain Coats: I’m a big fan of the transparent raincoat (top on the right) which you will see a few more times below. Your outfit will never be hidden! Honestly though all those coats are pretty fantastic in this ad.

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This is a early 1930s Canadian ad for a slicker called “Whooppee Slicker”. Comes in fun patterns I must say.

early 1930s Canadian ad for a slicker aka a women's rain coat called "Whooppee Slicker".

Source: eBay

1940’s raincoat and rain hat vintage sewing pattern illustration.

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1940s Vintage Sewing Pattern for a women’s raincoat with hood.

Source: Etsy

Here are your transparent rain coats for both men and women made from Vinylite Plastics-1946 ad.

Another plastic transparent rain coat from Follow me Quietly, 1949.

Follow me Quietly-plastic raincoat 1949 vintage photo. 1940s Fashion.

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Rain coats for the whole family in the 1950s! The green coat is so beautiful and did you notice her boots?? What a cool Fashion Frocks ad.

1950s Fashion Illustration from Fashion Frocks for Raincoats for the whole family!

1950s Vintage Sewing Pattern for Kids Rain Coats and Fall Jackets.

Source: Etsy

Looking for some vintage rain boots that are also transparent?? Look no further than these darling “Rain Dears” with bow! Can I have 10???

1950s vintage ad for women's rainboots that are see thru called "Rain Dears".

1950s raincoat and rain gear ideas as seen in a 1950s Sears Christmas Wish Book catalog. What would you buy?

1950s raincoat and rain gear ideas as seen in a 1950s sears christmas catalog.

Source: Sears Wish Book

1953 ad for Firestone Velon Plastic. Love that even the dog has a rain coat 🙂

1953 ad for Firestone Velon Plastic featuring all the uses, like raincoats for humans and dogs.

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I cannot end this post without referencing some great rain-wear photos from “Singin in the Rain“.

I want Debbie Reynolds boots in this picture.

1950s Singin in the Rain Movie Poster featuring rain coat fashions.

“Girls: Protect your curls!” 1950s vintage ad for a rain bonnet.

You can’t go wrong with a cute plastic rain bonnet (you can find lots of versions on Etsy, which I have shared some samples below).

I recently did a video on a rain bonnet and how they work on TikTok. Take a look below!

@tovintagelizzie Hairstyle tip: How to protect your hair when it rains #hairtip #vintagehair #vintagetip #raining ♬ original sound – Liz Gruening-Vintage Lover

Here are some examples of vintage rain gear items you can take home and enjoy

(updated Feb 2024)

Vintage Shopping: I have put together an Etsy Collection that I update monthly of “Vintage Rain Gear“.

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

Do you love the transparent rain coats I posted above? Well Etsy has a bunch of new and vintage styles, just hit the search button and pick what works for you. To get you started here is a vintage 1970’s clear vinyl raincoat with white polka dots (avail as of Feb 2024 HERE).

What to wear when it's raining: A Vintage 1970’s clear vinyl raincoat with white polka dots

Source: Etsy

RocknRomance Vintage is a brand that makes REPRODUCTION 1940s & 1950s fashions (aka modern sizes and fabrics), they have a cute ‘Semi Transparent’ raincoat that you can purchase from their website (this one is made to order). Take a look by clicking HERE or the image below.

1950s Fashion: 1950s Semi Transparent Raincoat in modern day data-lazy-sizes from RocknRomance Vintage. Made to order, perfect to cover up your vintage styles.

1950s overshoes. These black rain boots are two-tone glossy and matte rubber with cuban heels. They slip on and are just below mid-calf (avail as of Feb 2024 HERE).

1950s Fashion: vintage overshoes from circa 50s. These black rain boots are two-tone glossy and matte rubber with cuban heels. They slip on and are just below mid-calf

Source: Etsy

Late 1950s Baby Rain Jacket that features a bright yellow trim with a clear body with yellow poppies and white daisies.

Source: Etsy

Look at this adorable 1950s rain bonnet box with a surprise inside..the rain bonnet itself! LOVE THIS! The seller has more styles, that are just too cute!

Purchase from Nkempantiques