Fashion of the 1940s

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Fashion of the 1940s
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Casual Womens Wear
In the 1940s, womens clothing was colorful and
stylish. The flapper age was over, and women were
aiming for a more sophisticated look. For casual
wear, women often wore simple, patterned dresses.
If going out, they may choose to wear a jacket
and hat.
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Evening Wear
For evening wear, women often choose a simple or
patterned dress. They then may dress it up with
gloves, jewelry, and hair accessories.
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Accessories
Some of the favorite accessories for women were
purses, shoes, hats, and jackets. For men, shoes
and hats were often the trend.
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Mens Wear
Men not in uniform would often be found in a
trendy suit and a hat.
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Mens Wear
Mens Swimsuit
Mens PJs
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Fashion Icons of the 1940s
Fashion icons of the 1940s were Elizabeth Taylor,
Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Billie Burke, Judy
Garland, and many other Hollywood Stars.
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This project was done by Lauren Stockman, Robin
Duffie, and Brittney Raucci. Special thanks to
www.google.com, www.imdb.com, and
www.davenportandco.com for the images seen
throughout the power point.