Women's Fashion in WWII
Melinde Dzabiri
Pre-War Fashion ●
Menswear inspired
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Military influence
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Strong shoulders
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Continued to be worn
War Begins ●
Men serve their country
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Women in the workplace
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Suitable attire for new role
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Cultural change
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Rationing
Changes ●
Plainer
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Repaired, reused and recycled
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Less excessive
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Shorter skirts
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Collars and lapels gone
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Less decorative
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“Make do and mend”
Fabrics & Colors ●
Silk
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Nylon
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Wool and cotton
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Rayon
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Dreary color choices