Fashion of the 1940s

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-Fashion of the 1940s-

• By
• Annie
• Ashley
• Jessica
• Brendan
• Paul

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LADIES FASHIONS OF THE 1940S
Common Designs in the 1940s
were
-The fitted jacket-skirt suit, with a peplum to
the hip -One- and two-fabric day dresses with
3-or 4- sided squarish curved necklines, the bust
shaped by soft gathers above or below, and
sometimes swags or drapery on the skirt -Lace
and taffeta eveningwear with asymmetric, bouffant
styling -Cap-sleeved cotton or rayon blouses and
matching tap-style shorts or wide leg pants for
recreation.
Sleek Black 1940s Tricot Half Slip with Lace
Net Ruffle, New-Old
Sharp 1940s Brown Blue Plaid Wool Suit with
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Im Coming Out I want the World to know.Got to
let it showThe Fashion and The Fashion Industry
-Where is the Fashion Industry at?-
-Its in-
-PARIS-
-AMERICAN-
-GREAT BRITIAN-
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-Fashions In Paris-
-What couldnt they wear?-
-What could they wear?-
They couldnt wear expensive fabrics such as
silks and lace were no longer available in Paris
and ordinary fabrics were restricted
They wore full skirts, high-heeled shoes and
even fur coats for those who could afford them
Women began to make the hat their expression of
fashion, as material was rationed, but flowers
and feathers were not. So an explosion of color
and style could be seen on the heads of many
women.
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American designers then had the freedom to
develop their own style
The American women enjoyed fuller skirts,
colorful high-heeled shoes and nylon stockings
The designers such as Claire McCardell produced
clothes for the working women which stood for
'freedom, democracy and casualness'. Levi jeans
and sloppy Joe sweaters swept across the American
teenage population
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what did they wear?
Fancy clothing was out - trousers or dungarees
were worn instead of skirts and a scarf was tied
around the head to protect against the risk of
hair getting caught in the machines
The fashion was for Short skirts, sensible 'flat
heeled' shoes and square shouldered jackets that
recalled the cut of uniforms - these were the
basic features of the wartime Utility fashions
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Dresses in the 1940's
Ball Gown, spring/summer 1948Designed by
Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain,
18951972)French Made Paris, FranceGift of
Lisa and Jody Greene, in memory of their loving
mother, Ethel S. Greene, 1958 (CI 58.13.6a,b)
Evening Gown, Spring/Summer 1947Designed by
Jacques Fath (French, 1912 - 1954)French Made
Paris, Francesilk L. at center back 52 in.
(132 cm).Gift of Richard Martin, 1993 (1993.55)
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Map Of Paris
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DoCUMENTS
DoCuMe
-This is a picture if the model working woman,
Rosie the Riveter-
-This is a picture of Parish fashion-
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PiCtUrEs
WATCH OUT.... WORKING WOMEN COMING THROUGH!
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The End