How about popping a victory roll or 2 in the front and a little curl in the rest so you dont have to put up the back?
https://vavoomvintage.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/tutorial-basic-victory-rolls.html
They take a little practice but look really glam, I'm crap with hair and have managed them.
There are some lovely 40's style do's that work well with layered hair, check out this website for ideas...
https://vavoomvintage.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials_30.html
i love this..
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jhgx1RxbBz4/UE0NLX1IzFI/AAAAAAAAGu0/ugutWh5o7xA/s400/allie%2527shairtutorialpage.jpg