Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Thinking About The 1940's Fashion

By Teresa K Knight


1940s fashion in America has influenced style choices folks still make today. 1940s fashion assisted women complement the attractive parts of their bodies while concealing the parts they weren't so crazy about. These days' women still put on outfits that are easier to move and work in while looking to flatter themselves as much as possible.

Comfort is the thing that comes up when contemplating 1940s fashion. Women's lifestyles modified dramatically and they were expected to carry on their homes and support their own families even though the men were away serving their countries. Women acquired opportunities everywhere they could and this meant that primping for hours a day and wearing careless garments would no more sound right. Numerous clothing options weren't available any longer so women needed to refocus on which dressing everyday meant.

There was plenty of focus on the feminine form and women usually had a buckle or band around their waists, developing an hourglass shape. Their skirts were often tea length or hit the leg just below the knee. Shoulder pads were used to generate an architectural affect, making the feminine shape bolder and almost more manly.

Series of buttons leaped up necklines and sleeves to add style to clothes often with bows being strapped towards the top. Occasionally, additional material was utilized in the rear of the dress to create a draping effect. These types of touches were the only real careless characteristic of 1940s fashion. How useful the clothing could possibly be was more essential than the beauty and overall style of the outfit. Females needed to be prepared to step into men's shoes immediately and their attire had to reveal this. Women began donning clothes that were much easier to clean and obtain.

Since many females had to work during wartime, they didn't have a considerable time or use for sophisticated hairstyles. Considering that many goods were rationed, women didn't gain access to a lot of items for their hair. Make-up was also rare however, many major companies made it a place to make sure women got fresh supplies of cosmetics. Gloves were significantly important in this period. Night dresses were accompanied by elbow length gloves, and day attires were used with short or opera-length gloves of fabric or leather. Producers as well as retailers introduced coordinating ensembles of hat, gloves and shoes, or gloves and scarf, or hat and bag, often in striking colors. Locks was also worn up with the curled ends piled on top of the head. Through the mid '40s, locks was worn high over the temple in a puff or in rolls.

Men often wore service uniforms from the army, navy or air force. It was not uncommon to see these clothing almost everywhere from museums to restaurants. Guys took satisfaction in serving their country and the classic outfits symbolize bravery and determination. Men nowadays still wear their military uniforms when they're serving their country and when home on leave with family and friends.




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