With the Second World War (WWII) and clothing rationing, wartime fashion on a budget became the norm. The 1940s fashion experienced deep changes, but also created some of the most flattering designs of the 20th century.
The classic shirtwaist dress, wide-leg pants, bikini swimsuits, and pin up styles took root in the forties.
Take a look at these beautiful Kodachrome photos to see what women's fashion looked like in the 1940s.
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
The 1940s Women's Fashion
