After the second world war, women’s clothing took a different direction from the slim figured clothing of the 20s and 30s, and the dull colors of the 40s. Ready-to-wear garments became available, and standardized sizing was created. Women could access high-end clothing off the rack. Now that materials didn’t have to be rationed for the war, clothing became more detailed and brightly colored. Christian Dior’s “New Look” pioneered the cinched waist and round hip hourglass figure that accentuated the feminine body type. Foundation garments like corselets, waist-cinchers, girdles, petticoats, and crinolines rose back into popularity to achieve this look. For a more sensual appearance, women wore fitted pencil skirts. If women wore a full swing
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Necklines were low cut or adorned with jewels, bows, or lace. Buttons were commonly small and white, or with a pearlescent finish on formal garments. Common collar styles included classic, boat neck, and peter pan. Most blouses had either short, long, cap, or sleeveless sleeve lengths. Popular pullover knit tops were made of new non-shrinking fabric and came in a variety of colors. In the summer, women wore halter neck tops, shirts with spaghetti straps, or Hawaiian print tea timer shirts. The midriff could be shown, if it was above the belly button and below the ribcage. In this time of history, the female version of a men’s buttoned shirt rose to popularity. Teenage girls would do housework in their father’s old shirts, inspiring the trend to tie the shirt at the bottom and leave the top buttons undone. This type of shirt was also worn tucked in, or sleeveless for summer. While most women wore dresses and skirts, there were also many pant and shorts styles like; ankle-length pants, Bermuda shorts, pedal pushers, short-shorts, and culottes. Shorts and pants for women often came without pockets because they added bulk to the desired slim look, but they were still added as a faux decoration.
Again, after the war, brightly colored dresses replaced dull-colored war time working clothes. Bold colors and patterns rose into popularity. Silk was brought back to fashion after the war when it was rationed to make
Necklines were low cut or adorned with jewels, bows, or lace. Buttons were commonly small and white, or with a pearlescent finish on formal garments. Common collar styles included classic, boat neck, and peter pan. Most blouses had either short, long, cap, or sleeveless sleeve lengths. Popular pullover knit tops were made of new non-shrinking fabric and came in a variety of colors. In the summer, women wore halter neck tops, shirts with spaghetti straps, or Hawaiian print tea timer shirts. The midriff could be shown, if it was above the belly button and below the ribcage. In this time of history, the female version of a men’s buttoned shirt rose to popularity. Teenage girls would do housework in their father’s old shirts, inspiring the trend to tie the shirt at the bottom and leave the top buttons undone. This type of shirt was also worn tucked in, or sleeveless for summer. While most women wore dresses and skirts, there were also many pant and shorts styles like; ankle-length pants, Bermuda shorts, pedal pushers, short-shorts, and culottes. Shorts and pants for women often came without pockets because they added bulk to the desired slim look, but they were still added as a faux decoration.
Again, after the war, brightly colored dresses replaced dull-colored war time working clothes. Bold colors and patterns rose into popularity. Silk was brought back to fashion after the war when it was rationed to make