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Learn all about 1940s fashion history and how to dress in 1940s style clothing. Our articles are here to help you create an authentic or vintage inspired 1940s outfit for both women and men.
The '40s decade started out during WW2 where clothing had to economical but not without fashion. The pin up girl kept men entertained overseas while Rosie the Riveter was an inspiration for women on the home front. Whether dressing up for a 1940s themed event, finding a costume for a play, or doing research for a book these articles should help you create the forties fashion look. If not contact us for help!
Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes
Holiday parties, galas, dinners, and winter balls have begun and with it a plethora of questions about how to accessorize a…
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1940s-1950s Fall Outfit Ideas
Cool mornings and warm days have descended on my city. That and the massive amounts of pumpkin spice anything being promoted in…
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1940-1941 Fashion
Women’s 1940 -1941 dress, shoes, separates 1940-41 Evening Dresses 1940s Evening Gown pictures on Pinterest
1930s Hairstyles for Long Hair
I have the perfect hair for styles prior to 1910- long, thick, curly and with enough bobby pins it can…
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1940s Casual Outfits: Summer Clothes & Shoes
I love it when readers ask me for help with vintage outfits. One recent request was ideas for 1940s casual…
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Vintage Boots- Winter Rain and Snow Boots
Knee deep in snow? Sloshing through the mud? Dancing around rain puddle? When mother nature gets wet what in the…
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Vintage Flats – History & Pictures
Question: I can’t wear heels. What flats can I wear with my {insert decade} dress and still be authentic? The…
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Retro Halloween Costume Ideas & Trends
I mentioned in my last article that I was up to my eyeballs in Halloween related madness. It has been…
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How to Dress Retro Vintage Casual for Men
Last week I mentioned the trend for wanting/wearing vintage casual clothing is in high demand this year. Request for men’s…
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New Vintage Reproduction Shoes for Fall
It is almost August yet fall shoes and clothing is entering stores already. I always love to see what’s new…
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1940s Men’s Hairstyles & Facial Hair
1940s Men’s Hairstyles The 1940s man had perfectly groomed hair, with frequent visits to the barber. The look is…
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1940s Hairstyles- History of Women’s Hairstyles
In the ‘40s women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect,…
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1940s Accessories: Belts, Gloves, Head Scarf
The purse and hat were the two biggest 1940s accessories a woman wore but they were not the only way…
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1940s Jewelry Styles and History
Following on from vintage jewelry styles of the 1930s, this article shall examine popular 1940s jewelry styles and trends. In…
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1940s Men’s Underwear: Briefs, Boxers, Unions, & Socks
Men’s underwear (very unlike women’s) hasn’t changed much throughout the years, although it did look a little bit different during…
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1940s Wedding Dresses & Groom Attire
Although the world was in turmoil during the ‘40s, people did still get married! In fact, so many people did…
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1940s Men’s Formalwear
Dressing up in black tuxedos, tails or dinner jackets was a regular affair even in the depression of the…
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1940s Men’s Work Clothes & Uniforms
Starting at the turn of the century and into the 1960s, there was little change in men’s workwear styles. Materials,…
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1940s Men’s Casual Clothing- Shirts, Trousers, Pullover Vests
While men’s 1940s business attire moved toward formality, casual style went the opposite way. Ease and comfort blended the lighter…
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