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Easy Guide to a 1940’s Woman’s Dress and Style.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Glamourpost

Get the early 1940s Look easily – See the lavishly illustrated Concise History of 1940s Fashion. The post below is a basic ‘ how to’ guide for quickly achieving the 1940s wardrobe look. We have much more detailed posts on typical wardrobes for women from the early to the late 1940s, as well as detailed illustrated history. You can browse…

1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Glamourdaze

Margaret and Helen prepare for their big night out at the prom. Back in the 1940’s, correctness of dress for any occasion, not only included the gown and shoes, but the hairstyle, accessories, the jewellery and yes – the makeup of the 1940’s ! . Of course women usually received more training than men in the etiquette of 1940s dress…

Vintage 1940’s Junior Prom – Archive Film

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Glamourdaze

Vintage prom – 1940s style – archive film The prom as it is known today really took off in the US during the 1940’s . There were strict codes of behaviour as this film charmingly shows. Note how neither of the young women has an updo hairstyle, as many do now when going for a vintage 1940s look at proms…

World War Women – Rosie the Riveter

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Glamourdaze

The Iconic 1940s Munitions Worker – Image courtesy Boeing World War Two Women – Rosie the Riveter All the day long, Whether rain or shine She’s part of the assembly line. She’s making history, Working for victory Rosie the Riveter Rosie the Riveter has become a real cultural icon of the United States, Norman Rockwells recruitment poster unashamedly copying from…

1940’s fashion – Wardrobe Plan – How to dress accurately

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Overview of a well dressed 1940’s woman – Suit for Church, Street, business and Travel. Now see the lavishly illustrated Concise History of 1940s fashion !! 1940’s fashion – Wardrobe Overview How often do you find your eyes enviously drawn to an attractively dressed woman in a pleasing frock, or suit, and who keeps her hair ‘ just right’, her…

1940’s Fashion – Betty’s Winter Wardrobe Plan 1948

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Planning your Winter wardrobe in 1948 – Following on from the earlier 1940’s Fashion – A Young Woman’s Wardrobe Plan from 1947. Now see the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940’s fashion. Is your seasonal 1940s wardrobe just a haphazard collection of outfits thrown together, or a complete and harmonious set of carefully chosen garments that will turn head and…

1940’s Fashion – A young womans wardrobe plan 1947

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Annual Clothing Plan and Budget 1947 – Now see the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940s fashion !! A typical yearly clothing plan for a 19 year old San Francisco woman in 1947 for 1940’s dress, hats, underwear, shoes, stockings, gloves,handbags etc. The chief fabric is the new Rayon ! It’s an interesting insight not only into the normal clothes…

1940’s Fashion – Womens Dress Style after the War

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Women’s Dress Codes up to Christian Dior’s New Look – Follow up to Women’s Dress Code of the 1940’s – the War Years. Now read the full Concise Illustrated History of 1940’s Women’s Fashion – 1940 to 1949. Click on the image below. If you are looking to quickly and easily recreate the 1940’s look for a party or some function,…

1940’s fashion – Womens Dress Code in the War Years

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Glamourdaze

1940s Clothing – Women’s Dress and Style– Now see the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940s women fashion !! Also you can read a free e-publication World War Two Fashion – by Tia Craig . Just click on image below to download direct to your smartphone,tablet or desktop. Welcome to the main hub to several entertaining posts on 1940s fashion for women: –…

Easy Guide to a 1940’s Woman’s Dress and Style.

1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

Vintage 1940’s Junior Prom – Archive Film

World War Women – Rosie the Riveter

1940’s fashion – Wardrobe Plan – How to dress accurately

1940’s Fashion – Betty’s Winter Wardrobe Plan 1948

1940’s Fashion – A young womans wardrobe plan 1947

1940’s Fashion – Womens Dress Style after the War

1940’s fashion – Womens Dress Code in the War Years

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