Vintage 1940's Fashion - Summer Dresses

When a woman went on holiday in the summer during the 1940's, her wardrobe consisted of morning, afternoon and evening wear. Featured in this film are typical rayon afternoon dresses snoods and hats of the period. Bodices and wide brim hats were everywhere ! Of course there's an engagement in the air! More tea anyone ? Footage courtesy of Prelinger Archive. Read the concise history of 1940's Fashion: https://glamourdaze.com/history-of-womens-fashion/1940-to-1949