Have had a really good look at this website and it’s been really useful and I am wondering whether or not you may be able to help. I am writing a novel and in this story there is an older woman, a risque woman so to speak, singing around a group of soldiers in a bar during the blackout period in London. What would she be wearing and how would I describe her? I know that lots of hats were worn but being a bloke I am pretty hopeless at describing dresses and would really appreciate some explanation of the style. I figure she would be in her best, despite the shortages of the war. She is around 45-50 and is a very adept entertainer with good sense of fashion. The year is 1940.

Many thanks in advance for any effort you can spare on this one.

Your Sincerely
Sam Remington