The 1940s Look Recreating the Fashions, Hair Styles and Make-up of the Second World War

"The continuing interest in life on the Home Front during the Second World War means that the style of the 1940s has never been more popular. People are recreating the 1940s look for plays or films, re-enactments, and themed events. To these people, and indeed anyone with an interest in the wartime Home Front, this book tells you everything that you need to know about how men, women and children dressed in the 1940s. It explores the effects of rationing and shortages on how people lived, dressed and looked. Hair styles, accessories, jewellery, and even tattoos are all featured. The author demonstrates how people had to "make do and mend"--Often with varying degrees of ingenuity and success"--Publisher's description