The Boldest Fashion Trend the Year You Were Born

Menswear for women? A novel concept, pioneered by the elegant Katharine Hepburn.

And not just any fascinator hats, but little baby bowler ones.

#FreeTheThigh, says Rita Hayworth.

Women joined in the wartime efforts during WWII dressed in uniform, just as the men were.

WWII shortages meant women had to paint on their stocking seams in place of wearing actual nylons.

The broad shoulders and small waists associated with '80s fashion were on-trend in the '40s first. Just ask Hedy Lamarr.

It doesn't get bolder than an itsy-bitsy bikini, which first entered the summer style scene in 1946.

The silhouette introduced by Christian Dior in 1947 would go on to dominate the 1950s.

A precursor for the strapless styles of the '50s that followed.

On the cusp of the decade, this dramatic gown is a sort of hybrid of the 1940s column gowns and the full skirts of the1950s.

Poodle not included.

Tiny and entirely impractical, but then again, who wants to ruin a nice dress with a bulky coat?

Clearly before the days of texting.

Perfect for hugging every curve of Brigitte Bardot's bombshell bod. Not great for walking anywhere quickly.

Me-ow.

Matching your hat to your dress to your shoes was the thing to do.

Pretending to be more forgiving than the wiggle dress, but still equally hard to walk in.