A peek at the top 1940s fashion picks for women in the United States on the eve of WW2 Some Fashionable Summer Dresses to Wear Go to the Zoo looking cute as a cricket in blue-and-white chambray, striped to beat the band, with a starched pique collar
Off-the-Shoulder Neckline
But while the corset-like structure of the dress and the black faux leather material give this look a hard edge, it still has the details we've been raving about: a subtle midriff slit, a not-too-high thigh-high slit and a cute crisscross strap pattern on the back
The beach coverup fits from my shoulder to just below my knees
A simple t-shirt will get you started, then just add some butterflies, flowers and a pretty crystal headband
In a stroller: Similar to the chart above, an undershirt, sleeper and a fleece outer cover or snow-suite instead of a sleep sack