While browsing Flickr, I stumbled upon the most delightful of online photos albums from ‘kirinqueen‘, entitled ‘Old Family Photos-Andersons, Paschalls, etc 1930s, 1940s‘. It’s a collection of images of men, women and children of various ages, in uniforms, classic 1940s fashions and hairstyles, home décor and of course love of family. I’m kind of obsessed with these snapshots and just HAD to share with all of my readers for ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ some of my favourite photos.

Now due to the large amount of photos on this account I’m breaking this post into a couple of parts. This week’s is going to focus on Doris-The Flickr account owners grandmother (seen below). Make sure you also check out my post on her friend “Betty” featured in some of these images HERE.

Collection of Images of a 1940s Family

Meet Doris…

1930s Vintage Photo of a young woman in 1930s hairstyle and 1930s fashion.

Doris in Virginia Beach with Friend, September 1940.

1940s Vintage photo of 2 friends at Virginia Beach. 1940s Summer Fashion and a letterman Jacket.

Doris Graduates from Highschool in June 1941.

1940s vintage photo of a young women's Graduation (Doris)-June 1941.

Doris & Betty (that was my grandmothers nickname).

1940s vintage photo of 2 young women at a graduation. One is in a grad gown the other is in early 1940s fashions. June 1941.

November 1941. Doris & Betty’s awesome fashion sense is making me seriously want to find a time machine and ask if I can browse their closets.

1940s vintage photo of 2 young women in 1940s fashions. 1940s dress and 1940s skirt, blouse and sweater. November 1941

I’m so feeling Doris victory rolls, pants and blouse combo. Stunning 1940s style! And in the second photo Betty in pants and blouse as well.

1940s photo of a young woman with a soldier. The woman is wearing 1940s hairstyle of Victory Roles and 1940s fashion of pants, blouse and cardigan.

1940s Vintage photo of 2 women posing with a soldier (1940s WW2). The women are wearing 1940s fashions and 1940s Hairstyles.

Villard & Doris, July 25th 1942. LOVE Doris summer outfit. This handsome couple would go on to marry on April 15th, 1944.

1940s Vintage photo of a young couple posing in front of their car in 1940s fashions / 1940s summer fashions. The young woman is wearing victory rolls and a playsuit and saddle shoes.

D & B Chillin on the front step with another man in uniform.

1940s photo of 2 women posing on a porch with a soldier in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles.

Doris with her mother and their handbags.

1940s vintage photo of a mother and daughter posing together in 1940s fashions and 1940s fashion accessories. Also shown 1940s & 1930s hairstyles.

A stylish 2 piece 1940s suit never goes out of style. I wonder where our dear Doris is going all dressed up?

1940s photo of a woman in a 1940s 2 piece suit and 1940s hat and 1940s hairstyle.

I LOVE that Doris is such a pants wearing woman. While I am more of a skirt kind of gal (mostly due to being 6′ tall and not wanting to fight to find pants), I am a big fan of this look.

1940s vintage photo of a young woman (Doris) in 1940s fashion. She is wearing 1940s pants and sweater with blouse. Her hair is in 1940s Hairstyle. She is also posing beside a car and wearing saddle shoes.

D & B hit the beach..well rocks in this photo, August 29th, 1943.

1943 Summer- 1940s Vintage Photo of two young women in 1940s hairstyles and 1940s swimsuits posing on a rock. Great 1940s Summer Fashion!

August 1943-1940s Vintage Photo of 3 young women in 1940s swimsuits / 1940s bathinsuits and 1940s hairstyles posing in the water. Great 1940s Summer Beach Fashions.

Villard & Doris, Summer 1944. That Dress!

1940s Vintage photo of a man in uniform and young woman in a pretty 1940s dress and 1940s hairstyle posing together for a photo.

Villard spending time with Doris while on leave.

1940s vintage photo of a young married couple posing for a photo together in the winter. 1940s Hairstyle / 1940s fashions and WW2 uniform on display.

D & B all dressed up with somewhere to go.

1940s vintage photo of two young womn in 1940s hairstyles and 1940s fashions. 1940s Dresses with Jackets. Lovely 1940s style.

Super Spring Fashion Inspiration – April 1945.

1940s vintage photo of a young woman in April 1945 with a 1940s hairstyle and 1940s fashion posing in front of her house. Super 1940s Coat.

At least from the pictures, it looked like our Doris lived quite a life filled with friends, family and adventures. I hope you enjoyed this post friends!

1940s vintage photo of a young woman on a trip posing by a sign in 1940s fashion (1940s pants and blouse and 1940s hairstyle).

Now there are so many marvelous photos of Doris that it’s just not possible to share it all here. So for the rest of the photos (there is 450 total and not all of ‘D’) please visit the album HERE. OR stay tuned to my next Vintage Photo Tuesday on “Betty”.

Question Time: What photo did you love of Doris Friends? Share in the comments below.

Liz

1945 Simpson Sears Vintage Catalogue Cover 1940s Vintage Fashion

I have said it before and I will say it again, vintage catalogues are seriously the BEST way to see what everyday people were buying. I personally adore them (and have featured them several times before on this blog) and thanks to the Library and Archives of Canada we ALL can enjoy what was to offer for Women in Spring & Summer of 1945.

Time to take a peak….

Women’s Fashions of Spring and Summer 1945

Coat-Suit Classics for the Teen-Age Girls (note: the word “Teenage” was only starting to be used around this time in the popular press).

1945 Simpson Sears Teenage Outfit-Suit 1940s Fashion Inspiration

Enchanting new blouses and super 1940s vintage hairstyles.

1945 Womens Spring Summer Blouses from Simpson Sears Catalogue - 1940s Fashion Inspiration

It’s a Jumper Season. I adore a cute jumper accessorised with a pretty broach and blouse (picture above).

1945 Vintage Catalgoue Simpson Sears. 1940s Jumper Fashion with blouse. 1940s fashion

1940s Sportswear for the active gal.

1940s womens sports outwear from simpson sears 1945 vintage catalogue

Spring shirtwaist day dresses and a pretty dress for nighttime.

Further Reading: The Shirtwaist Dress of the 1940s and 1950s

1945 vintage womens dresses from simpson sears vintage catalogue 1940s womens fashion

More pretty Spring dresses. 1940s cotton dresses to keep you cool.

1940s Fashion: 1945 Women's Cotton Dresses in various styles, prints and patterns.

Pick your colour for your next dress, coat etc. So much colour and patterns!

1940s fashion patterns: 1945 vintage fashion 1940s vintage fabrics

Spring Hats to brighten up your day. These would of been perfect for a Easter Parade. Don’t you agree?

Further Reading: Easter Parade-Toronto’s oldest tradition that is really all about the Hats!

1945 Womens Hats for Spring 1940s Vintage Fashion from Simpsons Vintage Catalog Vintage Hat

Snoods with Daisy’s, beautiful scarfs for your hair and the most stylish of 1940s Turbans makes for some super fashion inspiration. Plus look at those adorable detachable collars?!

Further Reading: A Vintage Guide to 1940s Hair Accessories