1940s winter fashion

Back in late 2013, I penned a post called Ten Cold Weather Vintage Wardrobe Staples that was inspired by no small part by the scads of comments that I get from fellow vintage fashion fans around the world regarding how to keep sporting old school styles when the temperature is chillier than that of a snowman convention. If you haven't read that post yet (or want a refresher) I encourage you to check it out, as every last item listed there remains a firm favourite of mine for cold weather…

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How to dress vintage when it's cold is a nagging question I've been trying to find an answer to for years and I've finally got it!

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1947 Model is wearing a long moss-green belted jacket over brown pleated skirt by Jacques Fath late 40s winter wear casual day jacket skirt hat shoes gloves belt green brown tan wool warm

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1940s fashion history is fascinating. The clothes women wore were not designed by the fashionable and wealthy, but by patriotism and practicality needed during times of war. Menswear and military uniforms changed how women's clothes looked, moved, and were made just as Hollywood had done in the 1930s. The results were timeless dresses, pants for

Vogue Magazine 1940 for winter coats and dresses. The skirts were slim and pleated. Hair was swept up in a pompadour and hats were large

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