Learn about the history and evolution of fashion in the 1940s, from suits and ties to dresses and fur coats. See pictures and profiles of 1940s clothing styles for men, women and children.

Learn how World War II and the New Look influenced women's fashion in the first half of the 1940s. See examples of Utility clothing, rationing, and sporty American Look from France, UK, and US.

April 19, 2024. The prevailing styles of 1940s fashion? Well, that depends. Stylistically, the decade began with one look (fueled by wartime make-do-and-mend attitudes) and ended with an entirely...

Learn about the history and styles of 1940s fashion for women, from wartime rationing to pin up glamour. Shop for vintage-inspired and repro clothes, shoes, accessories, patterns and more from the USA and UK.

Learn about the changes and trends in women's fashion during the Second World War, and how to achieve a 1940s hairstyle, make-up and outfit. Explore photos, videos and objects from IWM's collections to see examples of 1940s fashion.

Fashion Trends of the 1940s. The Rise of the Utility Suit. Menswear-Inspired Skirt Suits for Women. By the start of the war, the bias-cut satins and chiffons dominating 1930s fashion were quickly phased out; silk and even artificial silk were largely reserved for the war efforts.

Learn how fashion changed during the 1940s due to the war, rationing, and new materials. See examples of women's and men's clothing styles, from glamorous to practical, from Hollywood to homefront.