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In 1942, in the USA, the War Production Board introduced
restrictions on allowable fabrics. They banned cuffs, hoods and limited
the circumference of ladies skirts, jacket lengths and hems. Even the
height of your heels were under observation ! Swimsuits had the midriff
cut out to save fabric and the two piece swimsuit ( though around in
the 1930s, became more the norm ). |
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1940’s Clothing Restrictions in the US |
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- Dress/Skirt Hems – Maximum 2 inch depth
- Jacket Length – 28 inches or less in length
- Heel Height – Maximum 1 ½ inch
- Skirt circumference – Maximum 84 inches
- Slack Bottom Width – Maximum 14 ½ inches
- Blouse Sleeve Width – Maximum 14 inches
- Bathing Suit – 10% reduction in fabric
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Despite restrictions, American women
in uniform were quite glamorous, compared to their British
counterparts. The uniforms of the WAVES, was the envy of all. |
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