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[Oznell]

I love taking a peek at street style in the 1940's, as a window into history.   What a charmingly attired young woman above.

Casual, but stylishly jaunty:

I like all the knit sweater vests guys used to sport then.

Snugly clad against cooler temps.  Except for those precious little bare chunky baby legs!

Dapper.

She could be dating the guy above!

Upscale....

Different moods for different guys.

You can almost see in her glance, her concern for her serviceman love--

Fitted floral dress, pretty.

Kool kat.  Wonder if this is a variation on the "zoot suit"?

Lively clothing details. I always enjoy the shoulder emphasis in Forties' clothes.  Very Rosalind Russell!

And here's how a few modern dressers have incorporated Forties' elements into their contemporary looks:

From what I remember reading, the woman above is sporting mostly authentic vintage elements. I think she looks darling-- love her high-waisted tweed trousers.

See how the modern guy in the center has adapted the Forties' knit vest look.

Yet another contemporary dresser, who has creatively incorporated Forties' (or Forties' -inspired) elements and looks adorable:

[godi]

Classic styles. Love the pill box hats and the Bobbie soxer and the spectator pumps. Great post @Oznell  thanks 

[NEvans2]

It's amazing how many of those styles from the 1940's can still be worn today.

[Winkk]

I don't know why but I love the 1940 era.  Maybe, because I was born in that decade.

[qvcfreak]

They all look so put together, hate how no one dresses anymore.  

[Carmie]

I love the 40's styles, especially the shoes.

My mother had a few pairs in her closet when I was very young.  I used to love to put them on over my shoes and walk in them.

I wish those styles would come back. Spectator shoes and cute pumps with straps...saddle shoes.  Big masculine modern boots and shoes do not float my boat.

[Foxxee]

Thank you @Oznell, that was fun.

I like 1940's tailored, but still feminine style.  Shoulder pads a must.

[Janey2]

Love these clothes, especially the shoes. 

[shoesnbags]

I loved every one of these @Oznell ! Thanks so much for sharing.  From looking at old pics, I can see that my mom very much had that Lauren Bacall hairdo going on in the 40s.

[blueroses47]

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@Carmie wrote:

I love the 40's styles, especially the shoes.

My mother had a few pairs in her closet when I was very young.  I used to love to put them on over my shoes and walk in them.

I wish those styles would come back. Spectator shoes and cute pumps with straps...saddle shoes.  Big masculine modern boots and shoes do not float my boat.

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I did that exact same thing.  I have such clear memories of putting on my mothers high heels over my own little shoes.

It's such a sweet memory.  I love the forties.