Why did the clothes get shorter during World War I?

(i) clothes got shorter during world war I out of practical necessity.
(ii) By 1917, over 7 lakh women in Britain were employed in ammunition Factories. they wore a working uniform that consisted of a blouse and trousers with accessories such as scarves.
(iii) Bright colours faded from sight and only sober colours were worn as the war dragged on.
(iv) Thus, clothes became more plain and simple and skirts become Shorter.
(v) Woman took keeping their hair short for convenience.