Patterns - 1940s

1940s fashion was defined by practicality, influenced by World War II, resulting in padded shoulders, A-line skirts to the knee, and high-waisted, wide-leg trousers for women. Women wore practical dresses, often made of rayon, paired with accessories like wrist-length gloves and hats. The period also saw the rise of the "power suit" and synthetic fabrics like nylon, while the late 1940s marked the beginning of Dior's extravagant "New Look" post-war.