While perusing the Chicago Tribune last week I came across their Chicago Classics photo section. They've been posting photo essays each week focused on a particular topic with images from their archive dating from the beginning of the paper through today. I became particularly enamored with a set titled "Classic Cold Play" featuring ice skating and other wintertime activities from the 1940s and on. Looking at the outfits I was inspired to browse etsy and select some pieces to make the perfect vintage outfit to wear to your neighborhood skating rink (or a frozen over lake as I saw 2 weekends ago in Madison, Wisconsin!).

I've included the original captions under the Tribune images. Scroll down for the outfit collage... I apologize for the shoddy job I did on the collage, have limited time on the computer right now!Vintage skate
(Tribune archive photo)
Undated skating photo, Chicago.Ready to race
(Tribune archive photo)
These skaters were flashing blades and smiles at Waveland rink for the start of the Silver Skates Derbies in January 1950.1960s Faux Fur Russian Hat from Poppycock Vintage, 1970s Icelandic wool fair isles cardigan from allencompanyinc, 1950s wool ice skating skirt from Fashionrerun, Vintage Canadian Flyer Ice Skates from JanesJello, 1970s leather & fur coat from allencompanyinc.If you've always wanted an authentic 1940s ice skating outfit here's your chance! Adeline's Attic on etsy has this amazing red velvet ensemble available in her store now.Derby dudes
(Tribune archive photo)
Fleet-footed and flair-haired Bob Douggard, left, and Roy Ryan Jr., representing the Northwest Skating Club in the Silver Skate Derbies, January 1956.Prancing on the Plaisance
( Tribune archive photo )
A 5-inch snowfall on Dec. 20, 1942 blanketed Midway Plaisance and made for enjoyable sleigh rides.Pretty picture
(Tribune archive photo)
Adelaide Pearce, a member of the Chicago Area Color Camera Club, found a beautiful subject in Lincoln Park the day after a snow storm in March 1944.