Women's Hats
A number of hat styles were popular during the 1940s, many of which evolved from the 1930s fashions. Head scarves were also quite fashionable during the 1940s.
The small, tilted hats of the 1930s evolved into a number of similar styles during the 1940s.
1940s Women's Hats: Image courtesy of Valerie Mendes and Amy de la Haye, 20th Century Fashion, 1999. Image courtesy of Elizabeth Ewing, History of 20th Century Fashion, 1992.
Wide brimmed hats in more masculine styles were also popular
1940s Wide-brimmed Hat: Image courtesy of Valerie Mendes and Amy de la Haye
Many 1940s hats had long bows or lace curtains that hung down the back of the head to the neck.
1940s Hats with Bows and Lace: Image courtesy of Elizabeth Ewing
