1940s summer fashion

I love it when readers ask me for help with vintage outfits. One recent request was ideas for 1940s casual outfits. I have seen this topic come up a few times in some groups I follow as well. "Casual" and "vintage" usually do not belong in the same sentence. What was casual or informal in

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Women's 1940s pants fashion included wide leg trousers, slacks, dungarees, overalls, coveralls, sailor and denim jeans. Learn the history of 40s pants styles.

Taking a look at ruffles in fashion across the first half of the 20th century.

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While there is much to be gleaned from the sartorial inspiration provided by yesteryear starlets and staged mid-century fashion shoots in magazines (and goodness knows I adore both of these things unceasingly), my biggest source of vintage fashion inspiration has - and I believe always will be - the looks that real everyday women like myself were sporting during my favourite decades. I'm intrigued to see how those on a budget dressed, to know how they did their hair, what shoes they opted…

It may still be snowing at your house, but we can all look forward to summer. The Montgomery Ward Spring/Summer Catalog for 1945 has some su...

It is easy to see the beginnings of 1950s “New Look” styling in this 1948 pattern by McCall’s. The skirts are fuller, and the focus is on the waist. This is especially noticeable on the dress with the diagonal stripes emphasizing the hourglass shape.