1940s victory suit

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…

The most iconic look of war-time was the 1940s women's two-piece suit. In the United States, it was patriotically called the victory suit. In Britain, it was the utility suit. The suit was practical and versatile, worn as often as dresses. The jacket and skirt could be mixed with other pieces, and a different blouse

1940s skirt suit featuring the "V" for victory pocket lapel.

1940s Women’s Suit

This past Veterans Day was the best one I've ever had! It was my first time spending the day with other military community members, and it was extra meaningful and fun. My husband is an Air Force officer currently in a military chaplaincy program at a seminary, and we spent the morning in a chapel service. We sang old hymns, recognized veterans and current service members, and heard a message from a high-ranking general. It was full of beautiful music, meaningful content, and symbolic…

While I have never made a perfectly fitting, lined, tailored 1940s suit, I have a huge amount of appreciation for them, and not just because they are work intensive! In sharp contrast to the mostly similar silhouettes of women's suits of other decades (think 1980s...) the 1940s seemed to be...

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