1940s ladies fashion

New Look Vintage Outfits, paired with my 1940s/1950s inspired pumps, Esther and Alma👠

Two sisters, my mother and aunt, Clara and Vilma, dressed in the latest style. Taken in the Bronx, New York in the late 1940's. They were named for Clara Bow and Vilma Bánky. Homemade dresses. The houses in front of the house haven't been built yet. And there were still no houses behind us. Behind the girls, my grandfather built a large grape arbor, basically a city lot size, from which he produced what may have been the world's worst wine. The driveway that leads away on the left was turned…

What is in your closet? The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes in the 1940s. With smaller incomes, higher quality clothing, less variety of clothing, and more home sewing skills, the pre-fast fashion years were one of careful planning and dedication to wearing clothes out completely. So, what

1 9 4 0 s D R E S S ~ deep blue rayon crepe ~ red and white striped acetate cuffs and collar ~ rhinestone decorative buttons ~ horizontal pleated skirt ~ snap neck closure ~ metal side closure ~ original belt ~ by Sam Davidson C O N D I T I O N excellent condition - no flaws S I Z I N G

1940s vintage photo of 3 stylish women in summer fashions/ 1940s fashion #1940s #1940sfashion #vintagephotography #snaphot #summerfashion

Learn more about 1940s women's fashion, like the influence of WWII, key styles, and the transition from utilitarian to post-war trends.

Mia mamma non aveva potuto studiare perchè suo padre non glielo aveva consentito. I suoi fratelli avevano potuto farlo. A lei era stato assegnato il...