What Did Women Wear Over 70 Years Ago? 46 Snapshots That Show Ladies in Shorts From the 1940s November 12, 2017 1940s, fashion & clothing, female, portraits The 1940s were not the first decade to reveal women's legs with a pair of shorts but they did propel it into popularity, especially with young ladies. These snapshots that show young ladies wearing shorts from the 1940s. Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook