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Create a simple and easy 1940s style look using todays wardrobe. Plus what dress, hairstyle and makeup style to choose

Despite the hardships of WWII, 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 (red, white, blue, army green) were the most common during war time while brighter pink, yellow, sage and sky blue cheered women up in the late years. Here's a collection of 45 vintage snapshots that show women in dresses during the 1940s.

Vaughn, Sydney The United States government put a great number of restrictions on raw materials during World War II, for every resource that could be used for war efforts was needed. The war had pr…

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...

Two sisters, my mother and aunt, Clara and Vilma, dressed in the latest style. Taken in the Bronx, New York in the late 1940's. They were named for Clara Bow and Vilma Bánky. Homemade dresses. The houses in front of the house haven't been built yet. And there were still no houses behind us. Behind the girls, my grandfather built a large grape arbor, basically a city lot size, from which he produced what may have been the world's worst wine. The driveway that leads away on the left was turned…

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