Ladies suits

[Wild Root]

Nice, very nice. :clap

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Check this out--Rita and Betty, the top two pinup girls of WWII, posing together in 1942:

 

[Wild Root]

Oh sweet! What a fun looking photo!

For some reason they looked like they had fun back in those days. Todays Hollywood looks like it's all about well, I'd rather not say but, you get the picture.

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

So true, so true!

I think that starlets then were expected to put on a ‘happy face’, especially during the war. After all, both Betty and Rita were 'girl next door' types (albeit very sexy ones), and the boys were fighting for them!

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Rita Hayworth in her wedding suit:

 

[Wild Root]

Mr. Wells?

That's Orson Wells is it not? I can't remember who she married. Well, he sure looked like he had a long day! Sweating it out causing his tie to sag and twist.

Cool photo for sure!

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

That is Orson Welles--he was her second husband and she was married to him from 1943-46. I believe she had one daughter with him.
The wedding took place in September, and was pretty secretive besides, which would probably account for that wilting tie!

 

[Matt Deckard]

That is a nice pic of Orson, time to break out the double breasted suit and the bow tie.

 

[shamus]

I think anyone married to Rita would be sweating and exhausted, so Orson looked just like he should have...

 

[Wild Root]

Yes, agreed! I would have been the same way brother! She was a doll!

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Now, now, boys--settle down! After all, the operative word here is "ladies"

Here's a lovely pic of Ann Sheridan sporting a white suit and killer pumps:

And here she showing of a wonderful, complementary color scheme of navy blue and orange. Sets her red locks of nicely, I think:

All of have to say about this suit is--I want it!

 

[Annalai]

Hi,

This site has some nice photos on several pages.
http://www.apph25.dsl.pipex.com/bygone/bygone1.html

Annalai

 

[Wild Root]

Great pics Jitterbug! I sure enjoy your posts.

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Likewise, Root!

 

[Wild Root]

Ah, shucks

You are kind!

Root.

I love this photo! It just shocks me how such a beautiful girl is working on an airplane in a dark factory!!! Just kills me!

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I know--doesn't it amaze you that these women were doing manual labor, yet still took the time to fix their hair and makeup?

Check out these suits from 1946--note the color swatches:

A nice suit and coat from 1944:

Directions for turning a man's suit into a lady's suit:
http://www.100megspop3.com/adira/pg17.jpg

 

[Wild Root]

Ah, 1946 is a good year

Those colors are really bright! I knew they had bright colors back then but not a lot of folks do.

As for the last pic, it's not loading, I just see a little red X. DARN IT! I'm sure it's a fantastic pic.

Cheers,

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Try it again. Otherwise, this is the website I found it on:
http://www.100megspop3.com/adira/1940s.htm

It's true--they used a lot of colors we simply don't see today. I'm sure many people are surprised when they see some of the clothing and color combinations that are out there!

 

[Wild Root]

Ah ha! I see it now. Good looking outfit.

Yes, I have some vintage that have shocked people when I tell them it's from the 40's. They say: Man, real 40's clothes are all brown, gray and black! Sorry, but NO!

Somepeople just think Black and White film.

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

And they don't realize that they used different dyes back then, too. Hence some of the very bright colors such as fuchsia, chartreuse, burnt orange...but I truly think that they used colors more effectively back then, especially when it came down to complementary color combos. How often do you see someone on the street today wearing navy blue and orange, or goldenrod and chocolate? Not very often, and it's too bad because complementary colors work together to make each other pop!