WWII history is filled with stories of romance surrounded by pain and suffering. In order to accommodate boyfriends that were coming home for a short leave, many women arranged wartime weddings within a few days. Frequently there was no time to get a traditional gown, and many women could not have afforded the rationing coupons needed for one. Suits were a popular and necessary source for the bride as they were already a wardrobe staple. They were often in subdued tones of grey, taupe, blue, green, and other neutral colors. They were worn with hats in a variety of shapes and styles including floral tilts, halos, and felt toppers accented with feathers, flowers, and veiling.
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The happy bride, groom & fabulous muff
Courtesy Ephemera Obscura on Etsy |
Madra Lord as a 1943 war bride!?! Only in the movies, my dear.
Monolithic Studio's film diva Miss Madra Lord makes a pensive war bride wearing Integrity's "Town and Country" taupe suit. The original buttons were replaced with beaded ones. Accessories include the wonderful 2-tone shoes from D.A.E. Originals, gloves and floral corsage from Ashton Drake, brooch and fur muff from Integrity.
Pool Pose Madra Lord from Integrity tops her suit with a delightful feathered hat from The Couture Touch. And tucked inside her muff....a prayer book.
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Line drawing of a similar suit style for 1943 by
Pauline Weston Thomas courtesy
www.fashion-era.com |
In warm weather, wartime brides often wore dresses instead of traditional suits. Two-piece dresses that looked like suits were a popular choice.
My mom, on her wedding day in May 1944, wearing a blue 2-piece dress with black velvet epaulets.
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Cyril and Winifred Kirk
September 9, 1940
Photo courtesy bbc.co.uk |
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HERE for a poignant short story archived on the BBC of
Cyril and Winifred Kirk - A Wartime Wedding by their son, David Kirk.
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