Fashion in the second third of the century

• 1940: Fashion in 1940s was a mix of comfort and glamour. Men were still pretty dressed up. Suits, ties and hats were commonplace in public. Women wore dresses and skirts. They always wore gloves. Clothes in the 1940s were very bright and colourful.

 

• 1950: Fashion in the 1950s saw the introduction of many new styles. Some women really like the snug fit of the Dior dresses while others liked the dressed with no waistline, often referred to a “sack dressed”. People were beginning to feel a little more freedom. 

• 1960: The early 60s were conservative and restrained. The late 60s were exact the opposite. Bright and swirling colours were common.  Women wore shorts skirts and men wore capes.