Fashion in 1940

Fashion in the 1940s was a good mix of comfort and glamour. There were specific outfits that were meant for specific times of the day. Some of their designs look downright modern even by today’s standards.

Men were still pretty dressed up. Suits, ties and hats were commonplace in public. Women wore dresses and skirts — they still didn’t wear slacks yet.

Another thing women ALWAYS wore: gloves. Preferably a pair that matches your outfit. Fur was very popular, as were animal skins. Crocodile purses, wombat collars, lambskin lining, and leather sleeves — no animal was off limits.

Clothes in the 1940s were very bright and colorful. The brighter the better. Women’s shoes were often one of three popular color choices: red, white or blue.

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1950's Shoes

1959

IN 1959 many designers created new silhouettes by folding large pieces of fabric around the body. Necklines took on sweeping angles, creating a dramatic geometric balance around the shoulders and throat.

The Garbo look was briefly expressed by the use of blonde fabrics, long-haired furs, loose-sashed jackets, polo coats and deep swagger hats.

The chemise and sack dresses which took over 1958 did not die out completely in 1959, but it was certainly on its way out.

By the end of 1959 the wide leather belt had returned to fashion. Around the same time Dior reintroduced the hobble-skirt.

Chanel was still wildly popular. Her casual, open, hip-length blazer jackets were imitated by almost everyone.

1959 witnessed the fall of the short jacket on suits as women preferred longer, slimmer jackets.

Fabric and trimming provided a sense of luxury. Furs such as mink, sable, leopard, fox, chipmunk and even tiger and sebra were sold worldwide. If the evening dress were not made of metallic brocade, velvet or satin, then it was certainly covered in sequins.

High hats, worn straight or far back on the head, covered most of the wearer’s hair. Shoes changed from pointed toe and high spike heel to rounded toes and moderate heels in 1959.

Popular colors in 1959:

- Taupe and olive green
- Bold contrast in large areas (black/white)
- Brown
- White
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Victorian patterns