1940s Costumes- WW2, Nurse, Pinup, Rosie the Riveter

16 Women’s 1940s Costume Ideas

Shop for affordable women’s 1940s costumes for Halloween, theater, swing dances and more. There are many costumes from the WW2 years including a pin up girl/ singer, nurse, Rosie the Riveter, Land Girl, sailor or volunteer military uniform. These real life women inspired many comic book characters and superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Agent Peggy Carter. They also inspired the classic Disney musical, Sound of Music, and a host of animated features: Cinderella, Snow White, Wizard of Oz (Dorothy, Wicked Witch, Glenda the Goodwith) and my favorite Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Jessica Rabbit sexy red dress. Need I say more?) Other timeless movies include A League of Their Own, the Notebook, and Casablanca.

Most of these costumes are under $100 so you can find something in your budget. For realistic ’40s DIY costumes try one of these. Shop quality 1940s inspired clothing, 1940s shoes, and accessories for even more options.