World War II Accesories
Women during World War II typically wore head scarves, turbans, wedged-heal shoes (versus high heels), and the kangaroo cloak. Safety for women while working in the factory was just as important as style during this time.
The kangaroo cloak was a very signature piece of wartime clothing/accessory. It had huge pockets for stuffing household items into while running for shelter after the siren would go off. The shoes that women wore during these times contained cork. This was largely in part as a result of the shortage of leather. Clogs were worn quite a bit during these times as well. Both of these types of shoes were very comfortable to walk in, especially the cork-soled ones.
Hand knitted winter gloves and scarves were also very popular during these times. Additionally, the “Make Do and Mend” motto of these times included created shorts out of sheets (or pillow cases), coats out of warm blankets, and wedding dresses out of nightgowns.
The kangaroo cloak was a very signature piece of wartime clothing/accessory. It had huge pockets for stuffing household items into while running for shelter after the siren would go off. The shoes that women wore during these times contained cork. This was largely in part as a result of the shortage of leather. Clogs were worn quite a bit during these times as well. Both of these types of shoes were very comfortable to walk in, especially the cork-soled ones.
Hand knitted winter gloves and scarves were also very popular during these times. Additionally, the “Make Do and Mend” motto of these times included created shorts out of sheets (or pillow cases), coats out of warm blankets, and wedding dresses out of nightgowns.