World War During World War I the Austrians wore the pike gray patterned tunic and trousers of 1909. They have three white stars on the collar indicating the rank of sergeant. Some have leather gaiters worn by mountain troops; others wore normal trousers with a full gaiter that fastened at the ankle with two buttons. Men and women wore khaki-colored flannel or cord tunics. Most of the men, and some women, also wore leather duffle bags and a floppy hat. Women were seen wearing long, looser skirts. Blouses usually had high collars and long sleeves. Women also wore their hair longer, but usually tied it in a bun or ponytail. Fashion was very conservative. On the Eastern Front, German infantry wore white coats with fur inside. They did it to keep warm and camouflage. They wore the gray field cap with the white/black and red top and the state block on the band. The band was red for infantry, black for rifle and artillery, and brown for machine gun battalions. The German Army uniform began to change in 1915. It went from buttoned cuffs to a simple turned-up cuff. During World War I tobacco was not used frequently, but drinking tea and whiskey was used more for entertainment and relaxation. During World War II. materials were scarce. The hemlines of the skirts were much shorter and the skirts were more fitted. Dresses could not have cuffs, ruffles or flap pockets. Pants could not be more than 19 inches wide. There were also shortages of fabrics such as silk, rayon, and nylon. American women were starting to become fashionable by wearing military hats, men's pants, and patches. Women also stopped wearing large jewelry such as bracelets and beads. Short haircuts were considered much safer at work and less problematic. Short hairstyles became popular during the war. Men's suits were rationed and each man was allowed only one suit per year. Men were only allowed to smoke four cigarettes a day. The styles during World War I were not as conservative as the styles during World War II. Styles during the Second World War. indicate a shortage of products that made the fashion industry mandatory for both men and women at that time. Changing fashions from the First to the Second World War. show that men and women were becoming more in tune with fashion. Styles weren't as conservative as they once were.