Overview
Two world wars, and the Depression between them, greatly shaped dress in this age.
Key garments and style
The Australian Army’s slouch hat and khaki uniform became the symbol of the soldier from Gallipoli on. At home, wartime rationing and thrift made dress plainer. Urban women’s dress followed international trends, from the light styles of the 1920s onward.
Transition
After the Second World War, Australia grew its own relaxed dress rooted in the outdoors and the beach.