Junior Styling 1940's

                                                    Today's post is based on the teen style of the 40s during the time 

 “juniors” meant a particular size range and style  that went to a  specific

age-group, it began in 1930s of course junior is still a size range  today but it began being a known style  range during the 30s and 40s.

1940s teen lifestyle

Some Junior Styles

Juniors and There friends 

Teenage girls often had spectators or saddle shoes, and a pair of sandals or wedges to wear in the summer (By wedge I mean pretty low heeled) Girls would try to stick to one main color scheme throughout their wardrobe to stick to sporty separates (with only a few dresses) to stretch their wardrobes further since it only made sense with rationing in effect.Sweaters were a main detail in the wardrobe they could be pullovers or cardigans, and generally cardigans had pretty buttons (like faux-pearls or glass beads) or embroidery on them. This is more post war, but then fair-isle, and even like Kooky patterns were also popular.A line skirts, made of wool in a bright color or a plaid for winter and fall, and then breezier ones for spring and summer.  As for undergarments teens wore girdles and stockings,and slips. During this time period There wasn’t much a distinction between women and teenagers, except that teenagers could choose to dress slightly less formally (depending on just how old they are) if they wished. 

I hope my small 1940s teen styling guide has helped a bit and next up 1950s teen guide and a few missed outfit posts =)