Due to the fact that we will not be able to buy all authentic 1940s vintage clothing for the production, it is essential to know how to create the right shape of the time on stage. 
1940s shape is high-waisted, streamlined and military inspired. To create the silhouettes, I used mainly high-waisted knee-length skirts, as were commonly worn in the summers of the 1940s, pairing them with generic blouses. This pairing makes quick changes much easier. For hair, we will have 1940s up-do styles (which also give shape to a costume) accessorised with snoods.
I decided to purchase the more iconic pieces of clothing online. For example the wraparound apron.
It is these key pieces (apart from uniforms) that can help distinguish the time period and give more clarity to a piece!
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