fashion in the 1940s
styles of the celebrities of that era. Another common style was to have full body of hair on top, and short on the sides and back. Hair goo was what they used for jell to slick their hair back, which gave the shiny glossy look you see in most photos from the 1940’s. Some teenage boys would rock the “longer locks” look, like The Beatles, and would be claimed “rebels” or “punks” due to the difference since originality wasn’t as accepted back in that time.
Shoes- The footwear that girls wore in the 1940’s were – Oxfords, pumps, sandals and boots (high shoes.) Clogs also existed around the time period but weren’t very comfortable or popular. Oxfords would have been their dress up shoes, or our high heels before they grew an extra couple inches. Pumps had a very similar concept, though had a thicker wedge to provide extra support and were lighter in weight. The most common shapes for shoes were round or square, boxed or soft, and open or closed tips.
Shoes- Males were responsible for heavy-duty work and we’re the only ones allowed to have employment; they would even lie about their age just to help out. The type of shoes men wore was – Oxfords, Brogues and moccasins.
Clothing- Since supplies were limited, teenaged females mostly wore wool materials such as long mid calf skirts, suits, and utility clothes. Colors were kept simple, and were more neutral, dark tones also. Squared shoulders and narrow hips were both popular looks in the 40’s. The typical outfit would be sporty-baggy sweaters, knee-length skirts, and bobby socks (high raised socks.) Women wearing pants (or slacks) also started to become more common as well. Showing skin wasn’t accepted as it is in todays society.
Clothing- Some designs worm by both men and women would still be modern even in today’s standards. Suits, ties, and a ton of military clothing were common due to the war happening at the time. Sweater vests, dress shirts, suspenders, it was all fairly classy back in the days, as
Shoes- The footwear that girls wore in the 1940’s were – Oxfords, pumps, sandals and boots (high shoes.) Clogs also existed around the time period but weren’t very comfortable or popular. Oxfords would have been their dress up shoes, or our high heels before they grew an extra couple inches. Pumps had a very similar concept, though had a thicker wedge to provide extra support and were lighter in weight. The most common shapes for shoes were round or square, boxed or soft, and open or closed tips.
Shoes- Males were responsible for heavy-duty work and we’re the only ones allowed to have employment; they would even lie about their age just to help out. The type of shoes men wore was – Oxfords, Brogues and moccasins.
Clothing- Since supplies were limited, teenaged females mostly wore wool materials such as long mid calf skirts, suits, and utility clothes. Colors were kept simple, and were more neutral, dark tones also. Squared shoulders and narrow hips were both popular looks in the 40’s. The typical outfit would be sporty-baggy sweaters, knee-length skirts, and bobby socks (high raised socks.) Women wearing pants (or slacks) also started to become more common as well. Showing skin wasn’t accepted as it is in todays society.
Clothing- Some designs worm by both men and women would still be modern even in today’s standards. Suits, ties, and a ton of military clothing were common due to the war happening at the time. Sweater vests, dress shirts, suspenders, it was all fairly classy back in the days, as