1940's Costume Help

[thedivinegoat]

I've just found out that on Thursday, parents are expected to attend a 1940's street party at the school and come in 1940's costume.

I'm sending the boys in as evacuees - long shorts, White short sleeve shirts, label around the neck, box on a string for the gasmask.

However I have nothing suitable, so need to go and get something tomorrow, or Wednesday in Cardiff or Merthyr. Does anyone have any good ideas of what I could buy out of todays fashions, that would look suitable?* (From somewhere like Matalan or TK Maxx would be good, because I have no budget)

And if anyone has some good resources on hair or make-up I would also be incredibly grateful for that.

*No trousers as I only wear skirts or dresses.

Comments

[raine]

http://www.costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/WW1toWW2.htm has some great tips, from which I can gather that if you have a very classic style black dress, that would work provided the hemline was knee length and the neckline was fairly conservative. There are links to vids, too, on YouTube that could give you ideas.

A vintage clothing shop might also be an option if there's one near you.

Hope that helps!