In the 1940s, style was spoken through every carefully chosen accessory. Watches were as essential to one’s ensemble as the finishing touch of a fine hat or the sparkle of polished shoes.
A Dapper Guide to 1940s Fashion for Men
Guest post by Savannah Coulsen The 1940s was a decade filled with style and sophistication when it came to men’s fashion. From sharp tailoring to classic accessories, the fashion of this era has left a lasting impact on the menswear industry. In this blog post, we will dive into the key elements of 1940s fashion …
Butterick Costume Patterns
Butterick Costume Patterns are a selection of McCall and Butterick Magazine Pattern Cover images from the era 1945-1950.
McCall Costume Patterns
Images taken from McCall and Butterick Magazine Pattern Covers from the era 1940-1945.
Australian Home Journal Patterns 1945 – 1949 Cover Pictures
Selection of covers from Australian Ladies Home Journal and it is interesting to note how similar styles were to those in Britain.
Pictures of 1940s Hairstyles 1940-1945
Pictures of Hats & Hair Styles 1940-1945
20 Tailleur 1949 Fashion Plates
A look back to 1949 fashion history plates.
FREE – 1940s Dress Pattern – 1948
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com 1940s Fashion History These post World War II vintage Pattern Cutting Design Fashion Pictures are from 1948. Each image is also shown with the vintage pattern draft required to achieve the sewn style. Many of the details of earlier 1940s fashions are visible in these images as well as …
1940s Silhouettes Timeline Drawings Women Fashion 1940s
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com I have drawn a variety of shapes to illustrate women’s fashion silhouettes from 1940. These illustrations capture the elements of silhouettes found in old magazines such as Le Petit Echo de la Mode, Butterick and McCall’s pattern books of the day. I have redrawn them in my own style …
1940s Utility Clothing
1940s Rationing – Utility Clothing Fashion and Costume History Uniforms and Patriotic Fashion Looks During the Second World War Paris produced restrained clothing to match the economic atmosphere. The general wartime scene was one of drabness and uniformity, continuing well after the war finished in 1945. There was an austere atmosphere and people were encouraged …