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Use it Up, Wear It Out, Make it Do! The Fashion of the World War II Era
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Everyday Wear Influenced by Military Styles Women's Day Dress WASP Uniform
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Everyday Wear Influenced by Military Styles Women's Day Dress WAVES Uniform
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Make Do and Mend! Civilians were encouraged to use up what they had at home rather than buy new clothing.
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Women's Hairstyles
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New Accessories Snoods and turbans became popular.
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Sportswear The world saw a rise in leisure wear. New pieces included sweaters, denim jeans and t-shirts.
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Men's Fashion Men's clothing was regulated as well. Most men wore actual military clothing.
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A Brand New Look Dior’s 1947 Spring Collection ushered in a new era for fashion. This silhouette was radically different from the WWII Era styles.
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Femininity is Back The New Look was reminiscent of the fashion of the early 1900’s.
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Photo Credits “Women of World War II.” Web. http://www.womenofwwii.com/ “Rosie the Riveter: Women of World War II” http://www.nps.gov/pwro/collection/website/pics.htm “American Women in World War II” http://www.history.com/topics/american-women-in-world-war-ii “Couture House: Christian Dior” http://library.artstor.org.ezproxy.nsula.edu/library/secure/ViewImages?id=%2FDFMaiMuOztdLS0w dD59Rnoq&userId=gDJLeDEg&zoomparams= “For Veterans Day” http://onecousin.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/for-veterans-day/
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