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History of Fashion: 1940-1950

Cab Calloway

 

 

 

 

The infamous Cab Calloway
ca. 1943

 

 

Ladies platform sandals

 

 

 

Ladies hats, Sears catalog
ca. 1946

 

 

 

Ward's catalog (Ladies side zip jeans)
ca. 1948

 

 

 

Full skirted dresses
ca. 1949

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References:
Burns, Leslie Davis, Nancy C. Bryant. The Business of Fashion. New York
Dolan, Maryanne; Vintage Clothing, 3rd Ed
Olian, JoAnne ed. Everyday Fashions of the Forties. New York, Dover Publications, Inc.
Pener, Degen; The Swing Book
Retro Online Magazine, www.retroactive.com
Century in Shoes, www.centuryinshoes.com
Costumer's Manifesto, The, www.costumes.org