It's 1945, the war is coming to an end, and your mama (or grandmama) is sporting a bare midriff. The bare midriff became popular for several reasons.
- It was all the rage in Hollywood, with film stars showing a peek of skin in evening gowns and resort wear.
- The two piece swimsuit had become acceptable by now.
- Wartime L-85 restrictions meant you were showing your patriotism by wearing less fabric!
- It was all the rage in Hollywood, with film stars showing a peek of skin in evening gowns and resort wear.
- The two piece swimsuit had become acceptable by now.
- Wartime L-85 restrictions meant you were showing your patriotism by wearing less fabric!
Bare midriff prom dress 1945Rayon bra top and skirt-like shorts for beach or play can be topped with the sharkskin beachcoat. All pieces by Junior Miss of California and sold by Jordan Marsh.
A straight skirt with deep trouser pleats with a cutaway halter bodice that is attached at the back by Huxley. Fashioned from cocoa brown rayon with the look and feel of linen.
Louella Ballerino two piece swimsuit in a California Authentics fabric.
At the top: Short peasant tops with puffed sleeves are matched to full skirts. Both sets designed by Carolyn Schnurer. At center: A tie-front top with matching skirt by Huxley.
Bare midriff prom dress 1945Claire McCardell works a long sleeved top with matching wrap skirt in black wool jersey. The skirt has big pockets and white top-stitching accents both pieces.
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