Forties fashion

1940’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

The 1940s Aesthetic and 5 ways to get the 40s look with dresses, trenchcoats, pants, shorts, and swimsuits.

Five ’40s Dresses That Capture the Era

1948 Dress's

After decades of shopping on the high street, Lara Clark, 45, from Egham, Surrey and Emma Parker, 50, from Old Windsor, Berkshire, now feel as fabulous as ever with their vintage-style wardrobe.

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Step back in time in 1940s and 1950s fashion and culture! Get dressed up for an elegant and lady-like way. Vintage inspired clothes for women.

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1940s utility fashion

Considering 1940s fashion influences are usually described as being that of drab colors, functional cuts and all-around limited creativity due to wartime restrictions and military style, you probably think I’m crazy to call the ’40s an era that “rocked.”

Discover 15 timeless vintage outfit ideas to elevate your style game #VintageInspiration

Women's 1940s shoes cam in styles such as the wedgie (or wedge) shoe, slingback heels, platform shoes, and peep toe pumps are all timeless vintage dress shoes. Casual 1940s shoes included saddle shoes, penny loafers, and summer sandals. The walking Oxford was the everyday shoe all women wore with dresses, suits, and separates. In winter,

Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...