Ww2 fashion women

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Jean Hubbard of Manitoba proudly joined the Canadian Women's Army Corps (also knowns as CWACs) on the day she turned eighteen.

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Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...

1-Navy Wave 2-Army WAC 3-2nd Lieutenant Marine Women's Reserve Corp

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Two sisters, my mother and aunt, Clara and Vilma, dressed in the latest style. Taken in the Bronx, New York in the late 1940's. They were named for Clara Bow and Vilma Bánky. Homemade dresses. The houses in front of the house haven't been built yet. And there were still no houses behind us. Behind the girls, my grandfather built a large grape arbor, basically a city lot size, from which he produced what may have been the world's worst wine. The driveway that leads away on the left was turned…

Louise with long hair in Overland Stage Riders, with John Wayne, 1938