The 1940s Look
Recreating the Fashions, Hairstyles and Make-up of the Second World War

Offers you information you need to know about the fashions of wartime Britain and the impact that rationing, the Utility scheme, changing tastes and the demands of everyday life had on the styles people wore. This title tells you how civilian men, women and children dressed - and why they looked the way they did during the Second World War.

It draws on contemporary sources including government advice, periodicals and books, and benefits from an entertaining narrative by author Mike Brown.

Clothes



Introduction 1



Men 3



Women



11



Children 29
Rationing 39
Make Do and Mend 45
Accessories



Shoes 58 Socks &
Stockings 63 Hats 67 Gloves 73 Belts 74 Bags &
baskets



75 Umbrellas &
suitcases 77 Torches &
Gas masks 78 Spectacles 81 Jewellery 83
Hair Styles Women



91 Men 103
Make-up



107
The Figure 119
Appendix - Price Guide



127
Bibliography 132
Index 133