Star-Spangled Girl for the 40s
Because of World War II, things changed dramatically for fashion in the 1940s. The global war affected fashion and everything else for Americans. Broad shoulders with long limbs were preferred. Plus, the torpedo or bullet bra was popular at that time.
Betty Garble
Betty Garble was at the forefront for ideal women shapes in the 1940s. In fact, she was a popular pin-up girl for the decade. It wasn’t uncommon to see a photo of her in footlockers of all military men at the time.
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