Some of fashion’s traditional dress codes temporarily collapsed during World War II, partially due to wartime restrictions and because women had fewer opportunities for social and leisure activities. The American fashion industry had to adhere to an actual law, known as L85, which regulated the types and amounts of fabric that could be used to create ready-to-wear garments.

 

 

19th century dress
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