During World War II, practicality became essential. Fabric was rationed, so fashion turned simple. Women wore tailored jackets, knee-length skirts, and trousers — inspired by the need to work in factories.
After the war, in 1947, Christian Dior transformed fashion with his New Look — full skirts, small waists, and soft femininity. It was a return to beauty and optimism after years of austerity.
The contrast between wartime simplicity and postwar glamour made the 1940s one of the most meaningful decades in fashion history. Clothes weren’t just about style — they represented survival and rebirth.
