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Vintage Photos of Fashion Window Displays of the 1940s & 1950s

1940's department store mannequins

Window Displays are not a new invention they have been around since the 1800s, encouraging people to enter ones stores to browse and buy.

Today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ is going to showcase some of those fun Fashion Window Displays from the 1940s and 1950s. A super way to see what was being sold in stores.

Let the Window Shopping Begin!

Fashion Window Displays of the 1940’s & 1950’s

The Vintage Photos

1940s Women’s Suit & Dress, Bonwit-Teller window display, New York, 1940s.

1940s vintage photo: 1940s Women's Suit & Dress, Bonwit-Teller window display, New York, 1940s.

Source: Tumblr

One more Bonwit Teller Window, 1947. Two different dress versions of the same fabric (I like the right).

Bonwit Teller display windows, 1947  [Solomon R Guggenheim Museum Archives]. 1940s vintage photo showcasing 1940s women's fashions.

Source: Tumblr

New Garters & Suspenders Styled by Paris-A. Stein & Co Ltd. Men’s fashion window display (1930s or 1940s).

1930s 1940s Vintage Photo of a A Stein & Co Ltd Window Display. The vintage photo is showcasing men's fashions, New Garters & Suspenders.

Source: Collections Canada

Storefront at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm 1957 showcasing women’s 1950s dresses.

1950s vintage photo of a Storefront at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm 1957 Vintage Window Display showcasing women's 1950s dresses.

Source: Flickr

Fans of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will recognize the department store name for the next 2 photos…1940s B. Altman Shop Window- 1940s dresses for a night out.

1940s B. Altman Shop Window Mannequins vintage 1940s photo showcasing women's 1940s evening dresses.

“It’s new….It’s Ballet Inspired….It’s for College. B. Altmans College Shop believes in the Ballerina Influence”. 1940s window display featuring a pretty 1940s dress.

1940s vintage photo of a B. Altman Shop Window Display 1940s College Fashion Vintage Photo featuring a pretty 1940s dress.

Toronto Simpson Department Store-The St. Regis Room -High fashion window display, late 1950s featuring women’s eveningwear.

1950s vintage photo of a window display - Toronto Simpson Department Store-The St. Regis Room -High fashion window display, late 1950s featuring women's eveningwear.

Source: Chuckman Photos

1945, New York City. Women’s Jackets for wandering the city with friends.

1940s vintage photo of a store window in New York City 1945 showcasing women's jackets. 1940s fashions.

1950s Palm Beach suits for men at Selfridges Department Store.

1950s Mens Suit Fashion- Palm Beach Style from Selfridges department Store - 1950s Vintage Photo

Source: The Asian Fashion Journal

1958 Photo featuring glamorous dresses for women, window display.

1950s vintage photo of a 1958 Womens Fashion Window Display Vintage Photo featuring women's 1950s evening gowns.

Source: Tumblr

“Love That Pink”-Revlon Window display featuring a pretty 1950s Dress (Price at $60).

1950s vintage photo of a Revlon window display featuring a 1950s dress.

Did you find something fun friends? I really love the 1940s Gown from B. Altman. So very pretty.

Question Time: Are you a Window Shopper? Do you have a favourite store that always has the best displays? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING:

Liz

Vintage Photo Tuesday: 1940’s Street Style

1940s Street Style 2 women victory rolls-Vintage Photo Tuesday

Many of the online searches that find their way to my blog is for “1930’s-1950’s Fashion ideas”. So I thought for this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday, I would find some well dressed “regular folks” images from the 1940’s and share them with all of you. Then future VPT’s will focus on the other timelines (Sept 2022 update: Scroll to the end of the post to see new posts).

Let’s check out the 1940’s Street Style!

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1940s Street Style

The Vintage Photos

I have a blog post I did for VPT that is all about people taking photos in front of their houses. This is another great vintage of a very stylish let’s assume husband and wife in 1940s fashions.

1940s vintage photo of a couple in 1940s fashions posing in front of their house.
Source: Etsy

What a stylish group of Black Women in their various 1940s dresses, skirt suits, blouses and skirts. Also look at their lovely 1940s hairstyles?! Love this image.

1940s vintage photo of a group of stylish Black Women in 1940s Fashions and 1940s Hairstyles. Beautiful 1940s dresses, 1940s skirt suits and 1940s blouse.

Source: Etsy

The man’s casual 1940’s look is something that never went out of style (my grandfather in his 60s and 70s was sporting this look). And the stylish woman beside him’s top is so pretty! Love the design to breakup a simple skirt and top took.

1940s vintage photo of a couple posing in front of a car wearing 1940s fashions.
Source: Etsy

What an adorable woman! 1940s Peacock brooches are always a good choice to brighten up a standard black jacket.

1940s vintage photo of a pretty young Black woman wearing a jacket with a peacock brooch and peep toe shoes. Fantastic 1940s hairstyle and 1940s fashion.
Source: Etsy

I’m having serious 1940s vintage hair envy with this young lady taking a moment to look at a window display, and that is why she is in this collection.

1940s vintage photo of a young woman with 1940s hairstyle looking at window display.
Source: Etsy

I admire a man who can wear swim trunks with seashells and seahorses on them and look good while doing it. These are pretty awesome and totally deserve to be on this list. -1940s vintage photo-

1940s vintage photo of a man in a 1940s swimsuit posing in the summer time.
Source: Etsy

What a HAT! I have a 1940s hat, that has one big black feather on the top as well. The streamlined coat with the big buttons is also very stylish.

1940s vintage photo of a stylish woman in a 1940s coat wearing a 1940s hat with feathers in the hat.
Source: Etsy

Vintage photo of two friends at Cannon Beach, Oregon, 1940’s. These ladies are really sporting classic 1940s looks, from the top of their head (love our one woman hairscarf to protect her hairstyle) to their lovely outfits…drool!

Vintage Photo of Two Friends at Cannon Beach, Oregon, 1940's vintage photo. The image showcases fantastic 1940s fashions.
Source: Etsy

Never leave home without a hat! This pretty woman made the list for her fantastic 1940s shoes and put together look that included a string of pearls.

1940s vintage photo of a woman in a 1940s dress, wearing a hat and fantastic 1940s spectator style shoes posing in front of a water fountain.
Source: Etsy

The man in this image may have a hurt hand but I can’t stop looking at the cool “woods style” that these 3 finely dressed folks have. They look very bad ass.

1940s vintage photo of 2 women and man posing in the woods in 1940s fashions.
Source: Etsy

1940’s winter style: 3 woman in fur coats with hair scarfs to keep their heads warms. Fancy!

1940s vintage photo of 3 woman in fur coats and wearing hair scarfs psoing together for a photo.
Source: Etsy

Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948.

1940s vintage photo of Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948.
Source: Pinterest

What a super one piece jumper complete with the biggest butterfly brooch/pin I have ever seen. Yes to this look!

1940s vintage photo of a young woman in a one piece jumpsuit with a giant butterfly brooch or design on the chest area. Super 1940s fashion.
Source: Etsy

A handsome sailor during WW2 with his beautiful mother all dressed up for the night (see the gloves?).

1940s image of sailor with his mother posing together. The mother is all dressed up in eveningwear.
Source: Etsy

Another outstanding hat partnered with a well dressed man at the world famous Leon & Eddie’s in NYC.

1940s vintage photo of a couple in a restaurant. The woman is a wearing a 1940s hat with a bird in it. Fun 1940s fashion.
Source: Etsy

We now have come to the end of this weeks post, but due to the fact that I found so many images for this weeks post, I will most likely do a part 2 in the future (exciting!).

Question Time: What photo was your favorite look from above? Share in the comments below.

Further Reading:

Liz