Bikinis go on sale on July 5th in Paris. The bikini caused quite a bit of a scandal and controversy when it was revealed but gradually gained acceptance across much of Europe throughout the fifties even as it was banned in certain locations.

 

Practicality was of great essence during this time. Clothing was meant just to cover the body, and it was designed for the busy men and women involved in fighting or working during this time.

 

Quite a bit of mending was happening during the war to make clothes last as long as they could. Additionally, the British government had made it unlawful to participate in the practice of using excess buttons, decorative trimmings, and extra stitching (i.e. what would be used for folds, pleats, gathers, etc.) on clothing

Most of the jewelry available in World War II was Costume Jewelry

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