What to wear for 40s events and what not to wear!

Lots of dodgy info out there for women getting into the hobby. Here's some helpful info and photos from my own collection to help you get it right. This is for…
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Take a look at the 'spindrift' pallette if you're a knitter. Nice muted tones.. Spindrift, Shetland Wool, Weaving Projects, Fair Isle Knitting, Wool Yarn, Knitting Wool, Color Lines, Craft Patterns, Color Pallets
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Take a look at the 'spindrift' pallette if you're a knitter. Nice muted tones..
Corsets weren't just for the fuller figure, the whole point was to give you a smooth silhouette. You don't want a VPL in a sleek 30s/40s outfit. Lingerie Vintage, Corset Vintage, Vintage Girdle, Vintage Underwear, French Lingerie, Corset Lace, Lace Lingerie, 1930s Fashion, Look Fashion
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Corsets weren't just for the fuller figure, the whole point was to give you a smooth silhouette. You don't want a VPL in a sleek 30s/40s outfit.
The right underwear will give you a period shape... Vintage Sewing Books, Vintage Sewing Patterns, Lingerie Patterns, Clothing Patterns, Lingerie Retro, Kinky Lingerie, Ropa Interior Vintage, Moda Academia
Vintage Sewing Book 1930's Underwear and Lingerie Ebook Parts 1 and 2 Huge How to INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Etsy
The right underwear will give you a period shape...
Vintage 1930s Darning Thread Hose Mending Lisle by sewmuchfrippery Lisle, Darning, Mend, Haberdashery, Hobbies And Crafts, Vintage Sewing, Card Wallet, 1930s, Thread
Vintage 1930s Darning Thread Hose Mending Lisle Stockings | Etsy UK
Vintage 1930s Darning Thread Hose Mending Lisle by sewmuchfrippery
The reality of British stockings for most women. Durable and you can darn them too. New York & Company, Brown Color, 1920s, Wedge Boot, What To Wear, Harem Pants, Rayon
Taupey Brown Coloured Rayon Lisle Stockings, 1920s 1930s - Etsy
The reality of British stockings for most women. Durable and you can darn them too.
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Women wore lisle, cotton or the more expensive georgette. Avoid the cheap colour seamed 'nylons' Diy Sewing, Hand Sewing, Sewing Patterns, Sewing Tips, Beginners Sewing
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Women wore lisle, cotton or the more expensive georgette. Avoid the cheap colour seamed 'nylons'
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Commercial Art 1930s
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U.K. Women on their way to work with gas masks in boxes, London, August 1939. When the Blitz was in full swing, they still went to work, if it was still standing, though one said she was so tired, her "eyes stood out like hat-pins!"  An old lady I know worked in Timothy Whites, Portsmouth. Went to work, it was gone. Joined the Wrens that day. Vintage Pictures, Old Pictures, Old Photos, Old London, Vintage London, London Blitz, South London, London Uk, London History
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U.K. Women on their way to work with gas masks in boxes, London, August 1939. When the Blitz was in full swing, they still went to work, if it was still standing, though one said she was so tired, her "eyes stood out like hat-pins!" An old lady I know worked in Timothy Whites, Portsmouth. Went to work, it was gone. Joined the Wrens that day.
Autumn 1942, England - Suit from the Utility Collection by the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers for the Board of Trade - Scottish woollen tweed 1940s Fashion, London Fashion, High Fashion, Edwardian Fashion, Retro Suits, 20th Century Fashion, 1940s Dresses, Flapper Dresses
Board of Trade Pattern No.17. | Champcommunal, Elspeth | V&A Explore The Collections
Autumn 1942, England - Suit from the Utility Collection by the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers for the Board of Trade - Scottish woollen tweed
Easy to achieve on modern layered hair using pin curls or heated rollers if you're in a rush.  Simple no fuss. Cabelo Pin Up, Pelo Retro, 1940s Hairstyles, Vintage Haircuts, Hollywood Hairstyles, Wedding Hairstyles, Dapper Day, Pin Curls, Loose Curls
12 Vintage Hairstyles To Try for Disneyland Dapper Day
Easy to achieve on modern layered hair using pin curls or heated rollers if you're in a rush. Simple no fuss.
1940s Knitting Pattern for Womens Blouse / Jumper - Short puffed Sleeves - 37 38 in bust - Digital PDF Vintage Dresses, 40s Outfits, Cute Blouses, Blouses For Women, Women's Blouses, 40s Mode, Jumper Shorts, Diy Jumper
1940s Knitting Pattern for Womens Blouse / Jumper Short Puffed Sleeves 37 38 in Bust Digital PDF - Etsy UK
1940s Knitting Pattern for Womens Blouse / Jumper - Short puffed Sleeves - 37 38 in bust - Digital PDF
a 1940's jumper hand knitted from an original pattern. By style1940s on flickr. This is soooo gorgeous. <3 Vintage Knitwear, Vintage Sweaters, 1940s Looks, Look Retro
a 1940's jumper hand knitted from an original pattern. By style1940s on flickr. This is soooo gorgeous. <3
Knitwear...yes! Muted tones are more period..but there are some awesome knitters out there. Remember, most are shorter in the body to accomodate the high waisted skirt styles. Retro Mode, Vintage Mode, Jumper Patterns, Vintage Sweater Pattern, Vintage Jumper, Vintage Blouse
'Trimmed with Roses' Twinset Jumper pattern by Susan Crawford
Knitwear...yes! Muted tones are more period..but there are some awesome knitters out there. Remember, most are shorter in the body to accomodate the high waisted skirt styles.