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Eve as a W. A. A. C, WW1
Eve, The Tatler magazines gossip columnist (and author of Letters of Eve ) muses on the charm of a W.A.A.C (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) uniform with a very short skirt in the face of fabric shortages during the First World War. Date: 1918
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In the midst of the chaos and hardships of the First World War, a glimmer of charm and wit emerged in the form of Eve, the beloved gossip columnist for The Tatler magazine. Known for her sharp tongue and keen observations, Eve mused over the unexpected allure of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) uniforms in a time of fabric shortages. The year was 1918, and the war effort had depleted the country's resources, including fabric for clothing. Yet, the WAAC uniforms, with their shockingly short skirts, managed to turn heads and raise eyebrows. In this playful cartoon, Eve, clad in a demure dress, is seen admiring the dashing WAAC soldier's uniform, complete with a short skirt that would be considered scandalous in more conservative circles. The WAAC uniforms were designed to be practical and functional, allowing women to perform their duties effectively in the military support roles they had taken on. However, the unexpectedly short length of the skirts added an element of surprise and even a touch of humor to the situation. Eve, ever the observer, couldn't help but note the irony of the situation. Here she was, in the midst of a global conflict, pondering the length of a military uniform skirt. Yet, in the face of such adversity, even the smallest things could bring a smile to people's faces. This charming cartoon serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times. The WAAC uniforms may have been a practical solution to fabric shortages, but they also managed to add a touch of unexpected fashion to the war effort. And Eve, with her quick wit and sharp observations, captured it all in her gossip columns for The Tatler.
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