Work Clothes for Women

1942

National Agricultural Library

Farmers' Bulletin

Number 1905

With more and more women in war jobs there is an increasing demand for specially designed work clothes. Whether the job is in a factory, on a farm, or in the home, women want work outfits that are both practical and comfortable, yet inexpensive to make or buy. For some kinds of work a dress or apron serves well; for others, trousered garments are better.

With the requirements of particular jobs in mind, the Bureau of Home Economics is designing clothes for women who do active work. All the styles have special features planned for safety, comfort, freedom of activity, and pleasing appearance.

These designs are released to patternmakers and the clothing trade as soon as they are completed. Most of the styles shown here are now on sale to the public through retail outlets either as commercial patterns or as ready-to-wear garments.

U.S. Department of Agriculture