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The rare, prestigious toga picta and tunica palmata were purple, embroidered with gold

(makes a great Lenten meal keep this one in your back pocket!) Maizie told me that her mom would make it for her and her brothers for lunch over the summer when they were little

Fowsmon Ruffle Dress This Fowsmon Ruffle Dress ($25-$29) will look cute with strappy heels, but you can also dress it down with sneakers

This Retro Stage green 1940s deep v-neck pearl velvet dress brings a clear 1940s feeling to the outfit, with enough charm for photos, dinners, and dressed-up plans

Its refined shift silhouette offers a relaxed yet polished mini length, perfect for making an entrance at any evening event

Practical menswear also had a large influence on 1940s fashion