Victory suit 1940

The most iconic look of war-time was the 1940s women's two-piece suit. In the United States, it was patriotically called the victory suit. In Britain, it was the utility suit. The suit was practical and versatile, worn as often as dresses. The jacket and skirt could be mixed with other pieces, and a different blouse

Man's woollen suit consisting of a jacket with straight-legged trousers, made for Utility, Great Britain, 1940s

Two sisters, my mother and aunt, Clara and Vilma, dressed in the latest style. Taken in the Bronx, New York in the late 1940's. They were named for Clara Bow and Vilma Bánky. Homemade dresses. The houses in front of the house haven't been built yet. And there were still no houses behind us. Behind the girls, my grandfather built a large grape arbor, basically a city lot size, from which he produced what may have been the world's worst wine. The driveway that leads away on the left was turned…

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1940s skirt suit featuring the "V" for victory pocket lapel.

1940s Women’s Suit

Vintage fashion of the 1940s is gaining favor with people who love the classic elegance. Betty Grable, Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth, Cary Grant, retro fashions of the 1940s.

The most iconic look of war-time was the 1940s women's two-piece suit. In the United States, it was patriotically called the victory suit. In Britain, it was the utility suit. The suit was practical and versatile, worn as often as dresses. The jacket and skirt could be mixed with other pieces, and a different blouse

Nice silhouette.