What did Vogue have to say about fashion during the war? Women thought they should be noble and sacrifice by passing by new clothes. Vogue, on the other hand, outlined that the country's economy hindered on the fashion industry. Find out more here Life in the 1940s.
http://www.womeninwwii.com/fashion/ 1940sfashion.asp
Do you know what a babushka is? How about bermuda shorts? Knicker bockers? Find out what these pieces of fashion from the 1940s are at Life in the 1940s.
What else can you learn about? Bobby socks, cloches, dirndles, chemises, jodphers, juliets, peplums, saddle shoes, sloppy joe sweaters, snoods, spectators, swing skirts, and zoot suits were all highly fashionable in the 1940s.
Bold, geometric patterned ties for men were common. This picture was taken in 1944.
Zoot suits were very popular for men until the War Production Department restricted the amount of fabric that could be used in men's suits. That's right, fabric had to be rationed! Why?
Can you find any information about why fabric had to be rationed? What keywords will you use? "World War II fabric ration" might be a good start.
Overalls were common for working men and working women.
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