1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

What Katie Did has done it again! These Cuban heels are so delicious and the most authentic looking we've seen in a stretch stocking! Traditional day wear Fully Fashioned Stockings of the 1940s and 1950s tended to be a little thicker than those of today so the seam and heel detail were more visible. These feature a deep "coffee" foot, seam and welt to mimic the vintage look. They're made from the same 15 denier nylon as our point heel Glamour seams, but the foot and heel is more opaque. If you have a pair of our point Glamour Seams and look closely you'll see that the contrast toe, foot and seam isn't totally opaque. Well, with these new darlings they are! Not only does this make the heel detail very bold and striking, but should mean that the toes are more hard wearing. Two easy fit sizes : S/M for 5'1 - 5'7 and 110-145 lbs M/L for 5'5 - 5' 11 and 120-175 lbs That being said, if you fall into the height of S/M and the weight of M/L, select M/L. As these stockings have fabulous stretch, we've sold the M/L to customers up to 6' and 220lbs. Opaque foot and reinforced toe, so ideal if you find your toe goes through other sheer nylons Manufactured from sheer 15 denier nylon in Italy, the heart of quality hosiery manufacturing Made from a blend of stretch nylon and elastane for a comfortable fit  High Glamour!! Photos courtesy of What Katie Did

Look fabulous in these authentic 1940s women's high-waist tailored trousers in the finest tailoring fabric. Made just like the originals with 2 x front pleats, side pockets, and 1" turn-ups!⁣ ⁣ 𝐓𝐈𝐏: 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫. KEY FEATURES - high-waisted - side pockets - front pleats - 1" turn-ups - front zip closure FABRIC - polyviscose

1940's LIFE Archive - photo by Nina Leen

A fantastic 1940s blouse - with added finesse. We are simply thrilled with this new 1940s blouse and fans of authentic vintage will love all the 1940s details we have added. We have not held on this beauty. Wear the collar open or button up to the top, using the loop with the hidden covered button. This makes it super authentic. Sleeves are long and full with a slim cuff which fastens with 2 covered buttons. We've also added a small shoulder pad in the sleeve head - which again creates that iconic 1940s silhouette. Since it is mainly designed to be tucked into natural/high waisted trousers or skirts, the 5 *shell buttons stop just above the waist. Beautiful tailored darts into the waist create a flatter blouson look. Check out those pockets! Fabulous chevron shape pocket with feature fold. Whilst you wont be able to put a great deal of modern items in those pockets - they simply look darling and just scream 1940s. Key features include:- - wear collar open or closed to nape - feature breast pockets - iconic gathers into shoulder yoke at front and back - neckline on this style is faithful to the original garment styles - natural shell buttons - long bishops sleeves with cuff and double covered button to fit wrist Made in Europe Fabric: 100% rayon in Rust Washing instructions: cool hand wash (some shrinkage may occur) *please note - this garment is NOT vegan

For everyone who has wanted to not only learn about 1940s fashion but actually wear them comes the 1940s Style Guide eBook. Packed with detailed style history for women and men, hair and makeup tutorials, and links to hundreds of shopping resources, the 1940s Style Guide is a road map to recreating the authentic 1940s look. The 1940s Style Guide eBook will walk you through the clothes, shoes, and accessories that a man or woman in the 1940s would wear. From dresses to swimsuits, neckties to earrings, and pajamas to girdles nothing is left out of the detailed fashion history sections. Each topic will tell you about the colors, materials, trim and accessories that made each clothing item distinctive to the '40s. Over 260 photographs and illustrations of vintage clothing accompany history. Most other 1940s fashion books end with history but not the 1940s Style Guide. The author, Debbie Sessions, brings years of experience dressing herself and her husband in 1940s style clothing to the book with tips and tutorials on applying makeup, styling hair, sewing clothing, dressing on a budget and where to shop. If you love 1940s fashions or you are new to dressing vintage and do not know where to start then this is the perfect eBook for you. - 80 full color pages - 1940s women's fashion and 1940s men's fashion history - Tips and style advice for getting the 40s look - 180+ shopping links to online stores in the USA, UK, AU and more. - Free eBooklet "1940s Fashion for Your Body Type" is included. It is a useful guide to choosing 1940s clothing, hats, and hairstyles for your unique body shape. **Instant Download as a PDF immediately after payment is received** You will NOT receive a paperback book, this listing is for the digital PDF eBook only. ***You will receive two files. The first file includes The 1940s Style Guide eBook. The second file is your free copy of the 1940s Fashion for Your Body Type eBooklet No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed without prior permission of the copyright holder. 2013 © Debbie Sessions, All Rights Reserved

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

For women during the 1940s, the importance of personal presentation and looking one's best was of high priority. Frivolous as that may sound, women were encouraged to be well presented to the best of their abilities. Red lipstick, perfectly rolled pin curls, and gently rouged cheeks were all advocated. This was in order to aid

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

A classic 1940s tea dress with square jet-style buttons and a cream undercollar with diagonal buttonholes sewn in the contrasting cream colour for total sophistication and glamour. KEY FEATURES - short sleeve - jet-style buttons - cream undercollar design - full circle skirt - contrasting cream buttonholes - waist belt  FABRIC  - Crepe de Chine: a natural, lightweight, soft fabric with no stretch

Authentic forties look cardigan in pink with cream and grey highlights in the Fairisle pattern. Handmade in a traditional knitting method which takes its inspiration from the 1940s and 1950s fashion. Deep welts. High quality throughout including the fastening buttons. A staple for colder weather to coordinate with other vintage clothing. Beautiful knitted garments designed by Revival and produced exclusively for our Socialite label by Harley of Scotland via a sustainable and zero-waste hand-production method, using 100% high-quality Scottish yarns which are sourced and spun locally in Aberdeenshire. To top it all off - Harley was established in 1929 and has an impressive heritage in knitting Fairisle pieces, which makes them the perfect authentic choice for the discerning vintage enthusiast. Measurements:Small (UK 10-12): 34-36" bust 25" longMedium (UK 12-14): 38-40" bust 26" longLarge (UK 16-18): 42-44" bust 26" longX Large (UK 20-22): 44-46" bust 27" long

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

For women during the 1940s, the importance of personal presentation and looking one's best was of high priority. Frivolous as that may sound, women were encouraged to be well presented to the best of their abilities. Red lipstick, perfectly rolled pin curls, and gently rouged cheeks were all advocated. This was in order to aid

What Katie Did has done it again! These Cuban heels are so delicious and the most authentic looking we've seen in a stretch stocking! Traditional day wear Fully Fashioned Stockings of the 1940s and 1950s tended to be a little thicker than those of today so the seam and heel detail were more visible. These feature a deep "coffee" foot, seam and welt to mimic the vintage look. They're made from the same 15 denier nylon as our point heel Glamour seams, but the foot and heel is more opaque. If you have a pair of our point Glamour Seams and look closely you'll see that the contrast toe, foot and seam isn't totally opaque. Well, with these new darlings they are! Not only does this make the heel detail very bold and striking, but should mean that the toes are more hard wearing. Two easy fit sizes : S/M for 5'1 - 5'7 and 110-145 lbs M/L for 5'5 - 5' 11 and 120-175 lbs That being said, if you fall into the height of S/M and the weight of M/L, select M/L. As these stockings have fabulous stretch, we've sold the M/L to customers up to 6' and 220lbs. Opaque foot and reinforced toe, so ideal if you find your toe goes through other sheer nylons Manufactured from sheer 15 denier nylon in Italy, the heart of quality hosiery manufacturing Made from a blend of stretch nylon and elastane for a comfortable fit  High Glamour!! Photos courtesy of What Katie Did

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

A stunning new 1940s blouse perfect for Spring.  Another brand new design we have brought in as part of our new blouse styles upgrade. Authentic details - but still super versatile and wearable. A new Foxy favourite - this an authentic design based on an original. This recreates the iconic 1940s look with its blouson  Wear the collar open or button up to the top using the loop with the hidden covered button for an authentic '1940s look'. Sleeves are short with a tuck at the hem and gathers into the sleeve head. We've also add a splendid small shoulder pad/roll to create that extra forties silhouette. You will love the chevron patch pocket detail on the left - inspired by the original garment. Loose fitting, the blouse is designed to be tucked in and has classic back yoke with gathers to create the blouson fit. Lastly, the gorgeous multiple rows of top stitching details on the collar, button stand and the pocket make it just so lovely and give it that extra special 'something'. Produced in our signature vintage reproduction rayon crepe in Burnt Peach - perfect for spring and to pair with a variety of skirts and trousers. Please note that colours vary on different screens and we may not always be able to accurately represent it. Key 30s features include:-- high neckline 'button up to the top'  - short sleeves- top stitch detail- back yoke with gathers on back/tucks on front Made in Europe Fabric: 100% rayon crepeWashing instructions: Cold hand wash (shrinkage may occur) - dry flat - iron back into shape OR Dry clean. 100% rayon fabrics, whilst they are more authentic, they do require more care than synthetic fibres

Wool was rationed in wartime Australia but by using a few coupons you could knit a dress! 1940

What Katie Did has done it again! These Cuban heels are so delicious and the most authentic looking we've seen in a stretch stocking! Traditional day wear Fully Fashioned Stockings of the 1940s and 1950s tended to be a little thicker than those of today so the seam and heel detail were more visible. These feature a slightly darker 'latte' foot, seam and welt to mimic the vintage look. After all, if you're wearing seamed nylons you really want the seams to be visible! They're made from the same 15 denier nylon as our point heel Glamour seams, but the foot and heel is more opaque. If you have a pair of our point Glamour Seams and look closely you'll see that the contrast toe, foot and seam isn't totally opaque. Well, with these new darlings they are! Not only does this make the heel detail very bold and striking, but should mean that the toes are more hard wearing. Two easy fit sizes : S/M for 5'1 - 5'7 and 110-145 lbs M/L for 5'5 - 5' 11 and 120-175 lbs That being said, if you fall into the height of S/M and the weight of M/L, select M/L. As these stockings have fabulous stretch, we've sold the M/L to customers up to 6' and 220lbs. Opaque foot and reinforced toe, so ideal if you find your toe goes through other sheer nylons Manufactured from sheer 15 denier nylon in Italy, the heart of quality hosiery manufacturing Made from a blend of stretch nylon and elastane for a comfortable fit  High Glamour!! Photos courtesy of What Katie Did

‘Make Do and Mend’ classes taught women to repair and recycle clothing. Parachute silk, curtain fabric and army blankets were used to make clothes. Some women introduced variety into their wardrobes by exchanging garments. Accession number: 1989 F646

The original hub for vintage 1940s fashion and style for women. Learn about silhouette, clothing, accessories, and popular WW2 hairstyles

Today will be excerpts of Sears fall/winter 42-43.

Before the 1940s, women simply did not wear pants as a normal part of their wardrobe. 1930s women's loungewear included Beach Pajamas, overalls, culottes and sailor pants, but these were were only acceptable for at home, sport or vacationing activities. Going into the 1940s, loungewear and workwear blended together to create the first decade of

Today's pattern is a wartime twinset, originally published in a Needlewoman and Needlecraft magazine, from the early 1940's. After the war, Penelope reproduced some of the patterns as leaflets :-) I've knitted this in Stylecraft DK before, and although it takes concentration, it's not that hard to knit. Click HERE for the pattern :o)

1940's Women's modern vintage shoes come in peep toe, oxford, slingback, sandal, and wedge or wedgie styles. Authentic looking but new for your comfort.

A beautiful light weight top with a delicate lacy feature on the front. An authentic 1940's vintage knitting pattern. MEASUREMENTS (to fit 32-36 inch bust):- This is an instant download. Once you have paid, you can download the pattern immediately! This means there's no shipping costs, no hidden extras and no waiting! AWESOME! I will also supply hook/needle conversions and yarn conversion chart to help you if necessary. You can print out your pattern at home and please feel free to make and sell your finished items. But please appreciate the time taken to digitally restore these old patterns and do not copy or re-sell this newly created digital version. Please note this is a PDF pattern only - not the finished garment or the original pattern. You can open the PDF pattern from your computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader (if you don't already have this it can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com). View more 40's patterns here http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TroshandTreasure?section_id=14352808

This is what I think of when I'm talking about a 40's hairstyle. I used to set my Grandmothers hair all the time, so I thought I'd share some pin curl skills for those who would like to have an authentic 'era correct' style. Just so we are all on the same page lets review a few examples of what hair was really like during WWII. This is my Grandmother. Now do any of these ladies look like they have created a candy crunch net of hairspray over their entire head? No. Their hair is soft undulating waves of brush-able inviting locks that lasted for days without alot of product. Now I will show you how to do the same thing. Click on the images below then click again to zoom in to read the type. I keep a spray bottle of water on hand to keep my hair damp as I roll it up. I do not use any product at all just shampoo. No setting lotion, no hairspray, no conditioner. Conditioner just weighs my hair down and reduces the shine and actually makes it dirty. Your hair [my hair anyway] will stay clean longer with out it you know. After three days my hair still smells freshly washed. Hairspray will make it stinky also so use as little as possible. I know ladies! "Comb out my hair with no conditioner!!! Well I've Never!" But the end result is soooo worth it, unless of course it's so processed that it becomes rubber bands when wet. Just try it and be patient and gentle, try a really large toothed comb to do it, starting from your ends and gradually working your way up to your scalp not the other way around. This way your pin curl set will last a few days and it won't smell funky. {This won't do for ladies who's exercise regimen requires that they get sweaty, sorry ladies} If your going for more of a Veronica Lake look with shiny large finger waves, I'll do a post on that later, her hairdo is simple. Now more important facts you need to know. There is a special way to brush these hairstyles also. Blouse-brushing. It's referred to here in this article found at that treasure chest called a blog beautyisathingofthepast.blogspot.com This article is in reference to a particular hairdo in '51 but the concept is the same, controlled brushing and sculpting of the waves over your hands or fingers. Guiding the waves into place, not just brush brush brushing out so you have a halo of frizz. It's really important that you use blouse brushing or a controlled method of brushing out your curls other wise you are going to get massive frizzy volume. Also if you use product such as setting lotion or gel, use your hands and fingers to break up the set so the curls soften prior to brushing out. Your hair must be absolutely bone dry! If you take your pins out and your hair is slightly damp your curls will fall out. I use a dryer bonnet that I made that I attach to my hair dryer. It takes 45 min's to 1 hour. You can let it dry over night but I would advise covering your pin curls with a scarf so you don't knock out your bobby pins in the night. Finally after I initially brush out the pin curls I rake my fingers slowly downward in a pulling motion and arrange the waves and curls as I would like them to fall. This will rid the frizz and huge volume you get from brushing out pin curls. fri june 18, 2010: p.s. Hi Ladies, I've been thinking about all you gals who just don't have the time to do a full curl set like this. I have a few other methods in mind for you and will do a post for you soon. If any of you ladies out there know of a conditioner or hairspray that truly leaves your hair clean for days I would really like to know about it! Please tell us in the comment section. I'll keep an eye out. Thanks.

With the American baby boom and a significant number of women joining the professional workforce in the 1950s, wealth grew, and with it, the need to keep up with a moving and growing society. The 1950s makeup cosmetic industry exploded with mega brand names elbowing out the smaller brands who started the business a few

What Katie Did has done it again! These Cuban heels are so delicious and the most authentic looking we've seen in a stretch stocking! Traditional day wear Fully Fashioned Stockings of the 1940s and 1950s tended to be a little thicker than those of today so the seam and heel detail were more visible. These feature a slightly darker 'latte' foot, seam and welt to mimic the vintage look. After all, if you're wearing seamed nylons you really want the seams to be visible! They're made from the same 15 denier nylon as our point heel Glamour seams, but the foot and heel is more opaque. If you have a pair of our point Glamour Seams and look closely you'll see that the contrast toe, foot and seam isn't totally opaque. Well, with these new darlings they are! Not only does this make the heel detail very bold and striking, but should mean that the toes are more hard wearing. Two easy fit sizes : S/M for 5'1 - 5'7 and 110-145 lbs M/L for 5'5 - 5' 11 and 120-175 lbs That being said, if you fall into the height of S/M and the weight of M/L, select M/L. As these stockings have fabulous stretch, we've sold the M/L to customers up to 6' and 220lbs. Opaque foot and reinforced toe, so ideal if you find your toe goes through other sheer nylons Manufactured from sheer 15 denier nylon in Italy, the heart of quality hosiery manufacturing Made from a blend of stretch nylon and elastane for a comfortable fit  High Glamour!! Photos courtesy of What Katie Did

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

Culottes: There are several defintions for culottes, but they are basically all the same. They are described as: women’s trousers, usually knee length or calf length. They have a full cut to …

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

We dedicate our work to Miss Lillian Wells, ‘The Seamstress of Bloomsbury’, who’s love and care, and incredible skill went into every garment she made.

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

Joanna Francis, from Scunthorpe, has spent the last ten years transforming her home in Scunthorpe into a 1940s replica and now wants to meet an old fashioned partner to share her unique lifestyle.