In the 1940s what did the women dress like?

by Sophie | Posted in History

For my GCSE theatrical piece performance I play the mother of a 7 year old girl and the play is set in the 1940s. The relations is quite well-off. What would a rich mother where in the 1940s? I have a vague intimation but I need more. Thanks in advance.

Clothing in the 1940s was normally pretty smart and tailored, with knee length skirts, hats, gloves, court shoes and so forth. There were shortages of core in the 1940s because of the war, but the rich usually managed to dress well.







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