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1940s fashion trends that are still stylish today including the 1940s shirtwaist dress, the skirt skirt suit, 1940s womens trousers, and the 1940s two-piece swimsuit
Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...
Create a simple and easy 1940s style look using todays wardrobe. Plus what dress, hairstyle and makeup style to choose
The term 'teenager' was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Teenagers were obsessed with crooner Frank Sinatra, hung out at soda fountains, and danced all night to
I love all of the pants, slacks, trousers, etc. from the 1940's. I especially love seeing the women wear those fantastic high waisted pants. I love the menswear feel, the nautical feel, they're the best! I have tried for a while to find a pair at the stores I frequent that look suitable. No luck. After driving almost everybody nuts, I finally decided to just attempt to make some, hoping to find a pattern that I liked. I am not a intermediate sewer, but I think I am out of the beginner stage... So, after months of dreaming, I am finally working on a pair of my own, using a repro pattern by Simplicity, pattern #3688. I made a pair out of muslin first, just to see how they fit, look and feel. I really like them, it's the look I want to go for. Thank goodness. I did have a few bumps in the road, but I was able to manage, my grandma helped me out. After procrastinating for a few weeks to make the 'permanent' pair, I got a little energy/confidence boost and decided to go for it. It was now or never. So far, I have to put in the zipper, waistband, and the hem. I'm so happy it's coming together. The biggest struggles I think I have are the zipper and waistband. I will post the finished product, hopefully they turn out! Ivy
Helena Sweater is a vintage 1940s woman's dotted sweater knitting pattern from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 1948 magazine. ★ Size: • Bust 32" ★ Gauge: • 32 sts = 4" in light fingering weight (3 ply) yarn ★ This pattern is a digital download and is delivered to you immediately upon receipt of payment. ★ Sale! 2 patterns for $7 with code: 2FOR7 3 patterns for $9 with code: 3FOR9 5 patterns for $13 with code: 5FOR13 8 patterns for $19 with code: 8FOR19 13 patterns for $25 with code: 13FOR25
The 1940s seem like they were a long time ago, but the fashion from the decade is as relevant as ever. Take a look at a few of the examples here.
Vintage Image and Vintage Pattern Inspiration on how to dress in 1940s style for your next event.
