The Decade Captured In 4. Incredible Pictures. The key looks from the most decadent decade.. Joan Crawford, 1. Check out Joan Crawford’s shoulder pads and decadent jewels above . A perfectly- tailored peplum finishes off her sharp look. Power dressing at its very best. Joan Crawford. 2. Christian Dior’s new look, 1. Dior’s groundbreaking new silhouette redefined women’s post- war style and revived France’s fashion industry after a difficult few years. Ava Gardner, 1. 94. Ava Gardner was one of the decade’s most successful (and beautiful) actresses. Here she is in 1. Ava Gardner. 4. Bette Davis, 1. An original pin- up girl, Bette Davis works a blue gown in this seductive shot, taken in 1. Bette Davis. 5. Doris Day, 1. Doris Day shows us how to work the nautical trend during the filming of Romance On The High Seas in 1. Remind us to drape our blazer over our shoulders on our next boat trip. Rita Hayworth, 1. The actress embraces androgynous style in a pair of wide- legged trousers and monochrome flats in 1. Our new workwear wardrobe = sorted. Rita Hayworth. 7. Katharine Hepburn, 1. Katharine rocks a gingham dress and cinched- in waist on the set of The Philadelphia Story in 1. Note the Peter Pan collar. Katharine Hepburn.
Joan Crawford, 1. Joan does it again. 1940’s Makeup guide – Lovely Lips masterclass Correct way to apply 1940s makeup 1940s Beauty Tutorial – Right vs Wrong looks 1940s Lipstick Color Plan. Frequently Asked Questions. Click a category below to reveal frequently asked questions. You can click on a question to jump to its answer or scroll down to browse. What do 1940 monopoly pieces look like This ax has a things are sekretly coded sea voyages were made fascism that they. Here she shows us how to work floral prints with some seriously statement jewels. Joan Crawford. 9. Grace Kelly, 1. 94. Princess Grace Of Monaco always looked flawlessly chic – even as a teen model in 1. Grace Kelly. 10. Ginger Rogers, 1. That wide- brimmed hat and elegant skirt suit made Ginger Rogers look effortlessly pulled- together in 1. And check out those leather driving gloves. If only we looked this good on our way to the airport. Ginger Rogers. 11. Barbara Stanwyck, 1. Rita Hayworth, 1. This famous black satin gown from Rita Hayworth’s striptease scene in Gilda set tongues wagging in 1. Rita Hayworth 1. 3. Ingrid Bergman, 1. We’d wear those block- heeled sandals today. Check out the flawless Ingrid Bergman working a perfect . Bette Davis, 1. 94. Bette Davis knew how to clash her brights right, topping off her look off with a slick of red lipstick. Bette Davis 1. 5. Rita Hayworth, 1. Here’s our Ibiza style inspiration sorted. Rita Hayworth works a printed bikini, huge sun hat and peep- toe heels. If only we looked this put- together by the pool. Rita Hayworth. 16. Ladies in Paris, 1. These midi- length skirts couldn’t be more on trend for AW1. Have French women EVER been out of style? Ladies in Paris. 17. Swimsuit competition, Paris, 1. Check out those ruffles! These Parisian girls certainly knew how to push boundaries when they showcased the latest swimsuit trends way back in 1. We could totally see Rihanna in the suit on the far right. A swimwear competition in Paris. Christian Dior model, 1. Has a fur coat ever looked so glamorous? This lady seems to have predicted exactly how we want our winter layers to look, 6. How clever. A Christian Dior model. Ava Gardner, 1. 94. More monochrome. A first hint of statement prints. You can’t go wrong with a 1. Ava Gardner 2. 0. Betty Hutton, 1. 94. Betty rocks a halterneck bikini, wrap skirt and wedges with a turban- style headband. No wonder she’s smiling – she looks hot. Betty Hutton. 21. Ann Sheridan, 1. 94. Ann works the metallics trend in this decadent high- neck gown. We could totally see this on the red carpet at next year’s Oscars. Ann Sheridan 2. 2. Reard fashion show, 1. Bikini briefs in the forties were HUGE (quite literally) and always teamed with an, ahem, on- point structured top. These gorgeous models perfect their catwalk struts at the Reard show in 1. Reard. 23. Betty Grable, 1. We love the bright acid yellow of actress Betty Grable’s bathing suit. And that’s before we even mention that hair. Betty Grable. 24. Lucille Ball, 1. 94. This actress knew how to offset her bright red barnet and sparkling blue eyes with a pair of statement earrings. And let’s talk about that pre- Photoshop complexion – flawless! Lucille Ball. 25. Ladies sunbathing in London, 1. These girls owned a relaxed look while chilling in a park in 1. Check out those John Lennon- style round sunglasses. This scene would not look amiss in London Fields. Brenda Marshall, 1. Pleats, zips, ruching, AND statement headwear? So many trends and an outstanding example of 1. Brenda Marshall. 27. Models on Bond Street, London, 1. The wartime look in Britain became much more austere as the years went by. This was the first collection of Utility Dresses For Women, designed by Norman Hartnell in 1. Bond Street. Models on Bond Street. Land Girl in Southern England, 1. British women headed to the fields during WWII in dungarees and buttoned- up shirts. The Land Girls still kept things stylish though, cinching- in their waists with classic belts. Land girl in Southern England. Hedi Lamarr, 1. 94. Actress Hedi rocks a huge floral corsage for Come Live With Me. So this is where Carrie Bradshaw got her inspiration from. Lana Turner, 1. 94. Another stunning shot, another turban. Lana’s pastel wardrobe for The Postman Always Rings Twice is simply stunning. Lana Turner. 31. Lauren Bacall, 1. Lauren looks flawless in this thigh- split satin gown in 1. We could totally see Angelina Jolie wearing this vintage wonder. Lauren Bacall. 33. Barbara Stanwyck, 1. Barbara rocks a tailored pastel blue suit in 1. Lovely. Barbara Stanwyck. Betty Grable, 1. 94. World War II pin- up Betty’s white one piece with understated gold jewellery is totally chic. Betty Grable. 35. Claudette Colbert, 1. Dear modern- day designers, can someone please re- make this? French actress Claudette rocks a gorgeous striped bikini in 1. Want. Claudette Colbert. Doris Day, 1. 94. We just love Doris’ preppy chic style and her gold wedges. Doris Day. 37. Ginger Rogers, 1. Ginger knew all about the power of embellishment. This was her official portrait taken by Paramount Studios. Ginger Rogers. 38. Ida Lupino, 1. 94. Actress- turned- director Ida rocks a printed crop top and matching skirt. And how fabulous is that cigarette holder? So sophisticated. Ida Lupino. 39. Olivia de Havilland, 1. The crop top was a big look in the early forties, too. We adore Olivia’s impossibly glamorous jewels. Olivia de Havilland. Claudette Colbert, 1. Claudette looks fabulously decadent in a floor- length pink gown, while filming The Palm Beach Story in 1. Haven’t we seen Cheryl Cole rocking an elegant cowl hood just like this in a certain music video? Claudette Colbert.
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