What Did Women Wear in the 1940s? 40s Fashion Trends
WEBIn a nutshell, women’s 1940s fashion was about creating an hourglass silhouette with masculine details: padded shoulders, nipped-in high waist tops, and A-line skirts that came down to the knee. This was the everyday shape for clothing, from suits to dresses. Even pants had a similar high waisted, wide leg shape.
The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Style 1940s Dresses
WEBAn overview of 1940s dresses including the casual shirt waist dress, formal dresses, and pin up dresses with examples worn by 1940s fashion icons.
Vintage 1940s Dress Styles: Classic 40s Dresses - Vintage Dancer
WEBAt first glance, most 1940s dress styles look alike. Starting in the late 1930s, dresses took on inspiration from menswear. As war approached, women’s roles changed from the ultra feminine to the practical and useful. The bias cut long …
The Complete Guide to Women's 1940s Casual Dresses
WEBDec 5, 2023 · The 1940s house dress went by lots of names. It was also called a shirt dress or shirtwaist dress. The 1940s house dress was the casual dress of choice for women for their everyday wear. This was totally a WWII masculine and military-inspired style influenced by all the military uniforms.
An In-Depth Guide to 1940s Women’s Fashion (With Pictures)
WEBMar 7, 2024 · For dresses, look for fit-and-flare dresses (modern swing dresses), shirtwaist dresses, or any style that highlights the waist and falls just below the knee. Add in polka dots, floral prints, and plaid, which were all popular during the 1940s.
The Ultimate Guide to 1940s Fashion with Lots of Photos
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · 1940s dresses. 1940s dresses were a stable part of a woman’s wardrobe. Early 1940s dresses had sleeker lines, with the emphasized waist and often an a-line skirt. Again, practicality was top of mind.
1940s Fashion: Clothing Styles, Trends, Pictures & History
WEBLate-day dresses were apt to have immensely wide deep necklines. Coats grew collars which rose high at the back, then turned down in a sloping line to become miniature capes. There were some fitted, bell-skirted coats, but the pyramid coat, sloping out from neck to hem, was the prevailing line.
Women's 1940's Day Dress History - Vintage Dancer
WEBMuch of the “vintage retro” look has come from 1940s day dresses. The design is classic; knee length a-line skirt, button down blouse top with modest sleeves, and a figure flattering nipped in waist. The 1940s shirtwaist dress became an icon of the decade and has never left fashion again.
1940s Dresses & Skirts: Styles, Trends & Pictures - RetroWaste
WEBAcid greens, hot pinks, reds and pale blues were popular hues in the early 1940s. Blouses contrasted with skirts as the shirtwaist and skirt trend really took hold. Bright printed calico skirts, known as “broomstick skirts” were quite popular also.
History of 1940s Fashion - 1940 to 1949 - Glamour Daze
WEBA fully illustrated history of 1940s fashion and style for women, from 1940 to 1949. The trends, designers, dresses, shoes, hairstyles, makeup and stories from the WW2 era and post war Paris.