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.
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| Some Junior Styles |
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| 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 =)
