Comments on: Why World War Two Fashion Wasn’t Just About ’40s Pin Up Girls

By: camen gloser

camen gloser — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:30:21 +0000

Living in France in Paris and being aged 10 when the war broke out in 1939,and we were very heavily bombarded and ruined,we were very limited in clothing ,to go to school we wore a coton overall buttoned in the back and very short skirts with straps ( suspenders)Latter on in 1944-1945 and becoming a young girl I still wore mainly the same things that our mothers made us That is allways a cotton overall to go to school and for going out on my bicycle me like a lot of French young girls and young ladies,we wore again very short skirts with straps straight in the front and crossed in the back,wih short socks,we wore corsets too but had no stockings to attach to our suspenders,and this fashion lasted well over the beginging of the 50’s I remember too all though it was wartime that our mothers whipped our buttocks with the martinet! ( a childrens little whip composed of a round wooden handle with 12 thick leather tails,)wich really stinged you,As for the gardening as the men were either in the army or prisoners,we had to do it with our mums and even wearing mens long pants with the button on suspenders,like other women too,you could’nt be fussy in those days,the factory workers mainly women wore their husbands clothed aswell long pants ( trousers) with leather end braces!!But most of all we were very hungry!!!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:40:14 +0000

In reply to natalie. I didn't know you love purple! note to self! xx

By: natalie

natalie — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:10:33 +0000

In reply to natalie.

Ooh, I do love the purplish/blue one! Did you know my favorite color is purple (and that shade of blue is a close second!) Soo cute… so tempting lol – nice find!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:19:22 +0000

In reply to natalie.

“40s rayon dress” http://www.etsy.com/search?q=rayon%20%2740s%20dress&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=ZZ&min=0&max=0

I LOVE THIS ONE FOR YOU! http://www.etsy.com/listing/92529575/1940s-dress-40s-blue-rayon-dress?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=rayon+'40s+dress&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

By: natalie

natalie — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:53:51 +0000

In reply to Sammy Davis Vintage. Ooh, I could probably handle less than $100 dress... I better get myself to Etsy! :)

By: Sammy Davis Vintage

Sammy Davis Vintage — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:21:35 +0000

In reply to natalie. hey Natalie! A '40s garment you thought you thrifted?! In NYC at an upscale vintage store a '40s rayon dress is $150+. I have seen them for about $65-$85 in other boutiques in more economically friendly areas. And on Etsy, even less! We should find you one to rock ;-)

By: Sammy Davis Vintage

Sammy Davis Vintage — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:19:18 +0000

In reply to E.. hey E! Yes!! The crazy thing is, although in short supply in comparison to other "jumpsuit eras" the utility suit of the '40s is definitely still a purchaseable item. I didn't inquire with Hinesite as to how much this particular '40s piece would cost the consumer, particularly because it is a collectible. Thanks for commenting, as always xx

By: natalie

natalie — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:10:17 +0000

I love the angle you take in this article - I'm more familiar with the pin-up persona of the 1940s than the everyday working woman, so it's really interesting to see the other side of 40s fashion profiled here. I *hoped* I would have a 40s vintage dress, but some comments on my blog made me think it was probably made later. Oh well, guess that means I'll have to keep shopping! :)

By: E.

E. — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:56:46 +0000

I love the utility suit! How much fun would it be to rock one of these today? Great post, Sammy!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:33:22 +0000

In reply to cindy- The Vintage Hat Shop. hi Cindy! yes, the tilt hat! Now I wonder when that will make a fashion comeback? I just received my package and SHRIEKED (not an exaggeration) in delight! THANK YOU!!!! Email soon!