Saturday, August 27, 2011

1940s in Fashion

- WW2

- Detail, piping, false pocket

- High V-neckline

- Shape was square-shouldered, boxy, man-tailored= cut of uniforms

- Skirts: short, narrowly pleated, darted or gathered to emphasize a narrow waistline

- Suite + short skirt = to keep fabric to a minimum

- Slacks cut like men's trousers =popular

- Christian Dior's New Look of 1947
. 1860s corseted waists, full lied skirts, raised waistline, padded the bust and hip for curve.

- Men's fashion
."Edwardian" look, long fitted jackets buttoned high at the throat, tight trousers

-Accessory:
. Headscarves
. Shoes are heavy/ socks or bare legs replaced stockings

-Christian Dior

No comments:

Post a Comment