Despite the devastation of WWII, the 1940s was still a milestone decade for fashion and style. The common women’s fashion trends of the 1940s were Knee-length A-line dresses, Plaid A-line skirts, and high-waisted pants. Fashionable hats and headscarves were also quite popular. Nylon lingerie was invented in the 1940s, and it quickly replaced silk stockings. Below is a collection of stunning color photographs by Louise Dahl-Wolfe perfectly depicting women’s fashion in the 1940s. Louise Dahl-Wolfe was an American fashion photographer; she worked for Harper’s Bazaar from 1936 to the 1950s. Louise is known for taking outdoor photography, and she preferred natural light and an open environment for photoshoots. Dahl-Wolfe also worked for leading fashion models, actresses, and personalities such as Mae West, Cecil Beaton, Eudora, and Josephine Baker.
1940s Women Fashion: 50+ Stunning Photos by Louise Dahl-Wolfe That Defined Fashion Style Of 40s
