1940s African American men and women (and some immigrants to Britain) wearing fashion and clothing styles from casual weekends, workwear, Sunday dress, and evening dances. From the time of WWII to the post-war revival, these photos capture everyday life in the 1940s. W
omen's clothes of the 1940s were typically modeled after the utility clothes produced during war rationing. Squared shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Tailored suits were also quite popular.