How World War 2 Changed Fashion

World War II and rationing changed fashion out of necessity, but even the stress and struggle could not hold back the creativity of people. Whether the top designers of that time, working women, or homemakers, they used their imagination and ingenuity to create clothing and added a little style where they could. Although it would not be difficult to consider this to be practical in a time of war, it was beyond mere fashion. One fact, it concerned was normality, and it was a recently terrifying world that was anything but normal. Also, the colors in a scarf or a blouse added cheerfulness to life that had become dull or gray in spirit. It was about feeling good about oneself when the cut of clothing flattered a person’s figure and helped them

One example is my grandmother, Eula Vaughn. During the war, someone gave her an enormous amount men’s clothing, and she took the pants and made skirts out of them, and used the shirts to design blouses and underwear. My grandmother, like countless other women, did this without the convenience of a pattern. The people performing these tasks did not realize what they were doing not everyone had the talent to do. To them, it was just another chore or obligation they had to do during their busy day. If a neighbor, friend, or family member was unable to mend or sew clothing, they did it for them. People came together, supported the troops, and each other. If someone did not know how to fix a leaky sink, the lawn mower, or patch a roof, there was usually someone ready and willing to help. They used the talents and knowledge they did not know it was special in any way. The people sewing for others were performing more than just a chore. They were doing, with knowing it was performing a community service. People during that time took what they had, often scraps, and by using their imagination, created wearable