Multiple choice What was the effect on the color of the clothing during the First World War in Britain? People started wearing bright clothes. People started wearing gaudy clothes. People started wearing sober clothes. People started wearing sports clothes. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation During World War I, people in Britain adopted sober clothing colors as a sign of respect for the war and the seriousness of the times. Bright and gaudy clothes were considered inappropriate.