What Did Women Wear in the 1940s?  In a nutshell, women’s 1940s fashion was about creating an hourglass silhouette with masculine details: padded shoulders, nipped-in high waist tops, and A-line skirts that came down to the knee. This was the everyday shape for clothing, from suits to dresses. Even pants had a similar high waisted, … Continue reading What Did Women Wear in the 1940s? 40s Fashion Trends