Fashion Trends and Workwear Dominate Near War Fashion
The piece surveys postwar fashion mood with emphasis on fabrics, trims, and silhouettes. It notes a shift toward shorter, wider skirts, snug bodices, and adjustable belts, plus bold trims such as braid and cording. Evening wear favors twilight tones while streetwear returns to bright linings and wraps. The text highlights fabrics like velveteen, velvet, chiffon, and cottons, and mentions new motifs and the influence of foreign styles on outer garments.