The 1940's saw two different styles in women's fashion. From the beginning of world war II in 1939 till the dawn of the New Look in 1947, women's fashion consisted of knee length dressed and shoulder pads, thanks to war time rationing.
Sportswear became more common and women began to mix separates.
Home-made jewellery, elaborate curls and bright lipstick made women show there flair and femininity without expense.with jackets shorter the Peplum became immensely popular. clothes were simple and practical but women still managed to look beautiful even during the hardest days of the war.
The New Look came about when the war was over. extra materials were available again and Paris couturiers once again took to the fashion helm. Christian Dior pioneered the New Look, the characteristics of this new look included: soft shoulders, narrow waists, skirts wrapped tightly over the hips, full skirts and full busts.
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