What's the perfect finishing touch to those fabulous forties hairstyles? A strategically placed flower of course! Flowers adorning the hair were not just for the beach. Floral hair accessories became a fashion staple with day wear as well as evening wear. During the turbulent war years, they livened the spirit and boosted morale.
Photo courtesy vintagedancer.com |
Make Do & Mend Ideas from 1943 includes how to make a dark suit dashing with flowers. Courtesy Tuppence Ha'Penny |
For 59 cents you could purchase matching clip earrings to go with your hair accessory! Catalog reprint courtesy vintagedancer.com |
Hollywood stars embraced the floral hair accessory trend....
Joan Bennett Courtesy myloveofoldhollywood.blogspot.com |
Gene Marshall Courtesy Monolithic Studios |
Betty Grable Courtesy lipstickandcurls.net |
Ann Sheridan Courtesy listal.com |
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