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Despite the hardships of World War II, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian look.
Despite the hardships of World War II, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian look. 1940s dresses are flattering with a modest top, fitted waist and knee length A-line skirt.
Patriotic colors worn in the United States (red, white, blue) and army green were the most common during war time while brighter pink, yellow, sage and sky blue cheered women up in the later years.
Here’s a collection of vintage snapshots that show what women wore during the 1940s.
See more Images via vintage everyday: Women Fashion 70 Years Ago – Dresses That Girls Used to Wear in the 1940s
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