By October 1917, World War I had ground on for over three years. Though today we think of the War as it affected the men in the trenches, it also had profound effects on the civilian population. In particular it lead to harsh shortages on the home front as men were called away to fight and resources were diverted from civilian use into the military.
The coats depicted below show how wartime conditions affected fashion. They are warm (essential in a time of fuel shortages) and practical (well off the ground and with big pockets!) and are noticeably plainer than they would have been before the War.
1. Heavy jersey coat, straight fit, with corner closed by a buckle covered with the same fabric.
2. Tailored suit in wool velvet. Long, straight frock coat, with two large pleats behind and in front passing over a buttoned belt.
3. Duvetine coat, straight and solid shape, with a high belt decorated with buttons.
4. Coat for girls in terry fabric, straight shape with a buttoned belt. Scarf shaped collar, draped, closed with a button.
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