Re: Anniversary of WWII Rationing


<tweeny90655@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On May 4, 11:41 am, Becca <be...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On this day in 1942, rationing began in the US. Does anyone here
remember those days?

http://www.ameshistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/events/rationing.htm

Most of us can purchase any, and as much food as we ever wanted. What
would our attitude be like, if food, gas, cars and tires were
rationed? Can you imagine driving 35 mph? I thought 55mph under Jimmy
Carter was bad.

Becca

I believe that the little black dress came into vogue then - as the
amount of material in a garment was defined.
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GM replies:

Stuff like fewer pleats, few decorations and frills, cuff-less trousers for
men, little or no linings for garments...

The "little black dress" actually goes to back to the 20's, Coco Chanel
originated it, but it was perfect for wartime. For cocktails a woman could
wear a knee-length simpler dress, no gown required..."for the duration".

In 1948 Dior's "New Look" came in, with low voluminous skirts, huge
petticoats, rich fabrics, the female form extremely corseted and "pinched" -
a refutation of austere - appearing garments of the WWII era.


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Best
Greg


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