Black Wool Jersey Wartime Tunic Dress

World War I Transition · 1910s · British

A fashion illustration depicting a wartime ensemble consisting of a black tunic top with three-quarter sleeves worn over a patterned skirt that falls to mid-calf. The tunic features a simple, boxy silhouette that reflects the practical needs of the war period. The skirt displays an all-over floral or geometric pattern in light tones against a darker ground. The figure wears dark stockings and pointed-toe shoes with small heels. A long white scarf or stole drapes around the shoulders and trails behind. The overall silhouette shows the transition away from pre-war corseted styles toward more practical, looser-fitting garments that allowed greater freedom of movement for women entering the workforce during World War I.