1940s Fashion

I adore glamorous 1940s fashion. I admire how British women of the period managed to create glamour out of osterity. However, I have always preferred the  American influence and  in particular 1940s Hawaiian and Pacific Wear. Popularity in these designs grew after WW2 with the development of travel and tourism allowing access to more 'exotic' overseas locations, also represented on screen during the period. Who wouldnt fall in love with  the Pacific romance of  'From Here to Eternity'. The 'Road to....' series with Dorothy Lamour also glamourised Pacific adventures and romance with travels to a variety of exotic locations.

                               Dorothy Lamour in one of her Pacific adventures........

                                   Servicemen in Hawaii taking a well earned break with girls in
                                       cute puff sleeved  tropical floral tea dresses

                                   Elvis In Blue Hawaii, the film was made later but represented
                                                              tropical fun post army!

Miss Bamboo brings you an array of gorgeous tropical and exotic dreses made from the original vintage 40s patterns from top US company Trashy Diva, along with select vintage pieces.  Miss Bamboo's handpicked  collection of tropical and latino shoes complete the look along with her matching hair flowers and bamboo parasols.

                                                      reproduction 1940s tea dress

                                                         vintage 1940s tea dress
                                                              
                                                                 available at
                                                        www.missbamboo.co.uk