Ww2 fashion

1940s utility fashion

The History of Bermuda Shorts, Knee-Length Unique Clothing Once Inspired by British Army and Royal Navy Military Uniforms ~ Vintage Everyday

WAAF itself was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force during World War II,

Concept art of Peggy Carter in uniform by Darrell Wagner from "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011).

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...

Nos anos 40 entramos num período de guerra no qual houve a escassez de produtos e as pessoas foram incentivadas a deixar a moda mais racional a reciclando roupa e fazendo-a em casa para uma melhor economia. Em tempos de guerra a moda passa a ser algo necessário e menos ostensivo. A silhueta era estreita e marcada. As saias eram retas com pregas invertidas para facilitar o movimento.

Soviet Uniforms, Thanks Fletch.

Fashion During WWII: again shows a woman in men's clothing

Graduated WASP Uniforms. The ATC/FD ordered to wear Army officer's "pinks and greens". The AAF General Headquarter's patch was sewn on the upper left sleeve of the shirts. The WASP wings were worn above the left breast pocket and a small pair of wings with the vertical silver propeller, as used by the Air Corps, were pinned on the lapels of the jacket and on the left front of the garrison cap.

A soldier strolling with his lady circa 1940s vintage photo #1940s #1940sfashion #WW2 #vintagephotography

I have always been fascinated with the role of women in WWII, particularly the small minority of women whom flew in the Air Transport Auxiliary in Great Britain. However, until very recently I had never heard of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP as they were known as, who flew planes across the continental […]

The three Brims sisters, pictured on a weekend leave in Manitoba during the Second World War. Gladys Brims, left; and Jean Brims, right; were serving in the Canadian Women's Army Corps, while their sister Mary was trained as a nurse. Click image for more. #ww2 #wartime #cwac #armywomen #canadianwomensarmycorps #birdseyeview #wartimewomen #womenatwar #secondworldwar #elinorflorenceauthor #historicalfiction #lettersfromwindermere

The fascinating back-story behind women's fashions of World War II