By 1947, after WWII was over, the "New Look" began to replace the wartime utility fashions. This new style embraced femininity, with rounded shoulders, shapely bust lines, closely-defined waistlines, slightly padded skirts, and full, billowing skirts that hung just below the calves.
This blog is about my take on vintage fashion. My personal expertise is in the era 1920's to about 1950's. I will be giving tips for the ladies looking to spice up their wardrobe.
Monday, March 24, 2014
It's War Time! (clothing during World War II)
Women's clothes of the 1940s were typically modeled
after the utility clothes produced during war rationing. Squared shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts
that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Tailored suits were also quite popular.
By 1947, after WWII was over, the "New Look" began to replace the wartime utility fashions. This new style embraced femininity, with rounded shoulders, shapely bust lines, closely-defined waistlines, slightly padded skirts, and full, billowing skirts that hung just below the calves.
By 1947, after WWII was over, the "New Look" began to replace the wartime utility fashions. This new style embraced femininity, with rounded shoulders, shapely bust lines, closely-defined waistlines, slightly padded skirts, and full, billowing skirts that hung just below the calves.
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