Women's fashions of the decade of 1940 are divided into two parts: during the war and after the war

Women's fashions of the decade of 1940 are divided into two parts: during the war and after the war. Wartime rations called simple designs and clothing provided, while the New Look was the beginning of an elegant and feminine style, especially with the rise of weddings after the troops returned home.Simple War era wedding DressesThe wedding fashion during the first half of 1940 were limited by rationing of the war. Both the food and clothing were rationed in the UK and the U.S. For this reason, many brides in the 1940's ended with poor practice simple evening dresses.

Utility clothing in Britain was the typical wear civilian clothes for women are often taken from other or wearing her best dress. They "repair or make do" with whatever was available. clothing styles were popular both in the U.S. apparel and overseas.Stylish and difficulties of the New LookDespite, some brides World War II were rich enough to get a dress that was more elegant. Other brides may have on loan or buy a used wedding dress for her wedding day, modify and repair them to make them work. These modest bridesmaid dresses may have had the following design elements: * Gibson or lamb * sleeves long sleeves with a dot, all combined with a high * v-neck collar neck compensation * The emphasis on the waist, often with a "v" mild form * "Bride" setting high in the neck near the collarbone *

Made of rayon, silk but sometimes * white, ivory, white, beige or color铆n 1947, after final World War II, Christian Dior unveiled a line of clothing called Corolle, called the new picture magazine Life. The line took advantage of readily available fabrics and the attention brought to the shape of a woman's body with narrow waist and full skirts. More feminine fashion and elegant stay popular 1940's and is evident in many bridal gowns 1950.