1940’s coats during the war years were restricted by L-85, but there weren’t many rules. Coats could not have a bi-swing back, could not have more than two pockets, and had a limitation on sleeve circumference that really only eliminated exaggerated sleeve types, such as the bell shaped Dolman sleeve that was popular in the 1930’s. Most coats were made from wool and rayon-wool blends, many re-purposed wool from used coats and wool blankets. Linings were made of rayon crepe or satin. Most coats followed the same basic style with a few alternatives. They were long, coming to just below the knee, and were frequently made in herringbone, tan, grey, dark green, navy and red among other winter colors. They were generally without decoration and all had large square shoulder pads. The look was borrowed from men’s military coats.