War time significantly influenced fashion and style in the 1940s. World War II, which started in 1939, led to a partial and even complete halt in manufacturing civilian clothing.
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War time significantly influenced fashion and style in the 1940s. World War II, which started in 1939, led to a partial and even complete halt in manufacturing civilian clothing.
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Due to the war conditions, ‘military’ style came into fashion at the beginning of the 1940s. Athletic and work styles served as alternatives.
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In the 1940s, wool, nylon, leather, and silk became strategic war materials. They were used to make parachutes and soldiers’ uniforms. For these reasons, their use for civilian purposes were restricted and even downright prohibited.
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During the war, fancy dresses and undergarments were sewn out of silk for parachutes.
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Harsh living conditions and the lack of essentials resulted in a more simplified version of suits, scrimping on materials, the appearance of multifunctional clothing, and “self-made” fashion.
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In these times, stockings were a rare luxury for which women were forced to find an alternative. So, they started to draw imitations of stockings on their legs using paint and pencils.
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In war time, handkerchiefs doubled as headwear. They were even worn with evening gowns.
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Clothing from the 1940s resembled a military uniform. Its colors were the same: khaki, navy blue, brown, and gray. Fashionistas were cheered up by bright, colorful fabrics only at the end of the decade.
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People still wore gloves, but due to a leather deficit, the gloves were made from cotton. Fur boas and scarves of contrasting colors were also popular accessories.
