1940s Fashion Trends

• Knee length A-line dresses with puffed shoulders in patriotic colors

• Plaid A-line skirts with white button down blouses

• Victory suits: man-tailored skirt and jackets

• Wide leg, high waisted pants

• Workwear overalls and jeans created the Rosie the Riveter look

• Shoes – peep-toe heels, loafers, oxfords, wedge sandals

• The two-piece bikini debuted

• Hats, turbans, head scarves, snood and flower clips topped women’s heads

• Lingerie – seamed stockings, socks, simple bra, girdle, slip and panties

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