How Women’s Working Fashion Evolved in the 20th Century

1940s

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Between 1940 and 1945 women’s labor increased by 50%, which is partially due to men going off to war. Women were starting to get jobs that were typically given to men. Thus, their clothing changed to more masculine attire like overalls and pants.

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