1940's-

Due to the war clouds becoming nearer clother rationing was brought into place, there were shortages and people were told to 'make do and amend.'

The full skirt which was made prominant in the 30's was put on hold and it wasn't until 1947 when Coco Chanel bought it back.

During this hard time women were made to work and due to stockings being rationed women wore trousers a lot more.

A lot of the clothing that was made in this time was given a 'millitary feel' it gave the women a sense of  unity.

After the fall of fashion in Paris the women wore hats, they felt that this was  way in which they could laugh in the face of the nazi's. They felt as though some sense of control could be kept if they could still dictate fashion.

Fashion and clothing was even used to help during the war by maps being printed on women's scarves and a secret compartment in the bottom of womens bags for them to carry resistance letters.