The world goes to war. Of course, this has a huge effect on fashion. The trench coat becomes mainstream for men, eventually finding its way into women’s fashion. Skirt hemlines go up, men go to war, and women do men’s jobs at the home front.

Although everything goes a little more military and practical until the Christian Dior breakthrough of 1947, there are a few important details. 

Old Hollywood Glamour

Now we are in an era that more closely resembles the modern cinema experience. The films are talkies and more curated. Hollywood glamour has come into full swing. 

Finding inspiration is not hard; look at old movies for an instant, or at the fashion of that time period. 

Of course, for a look at the strict code and tidiness of the war era, Captain America is indeed a contemporary take on the military fashion of WW2.

War was a reality, and things were rationed. 

This era destroyed the criminal gangs of the 1930s, but a black market persisted.

For inspiration, check out your favourite movie stars of that era. I hope you have enjoyed a quick look at the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. I plan to have a bit more of a look at film, fashion and the lifestyle of these times in a couple of months.