The 1920’s was an Era of change. The clothing differed from the previous Eras but it also changed characteristics and perspectives in many people’s eyes too. The clothing style of the 1920’s reflected the changing personalities during this period. From the different styles they wore, or the thought process that changed from the 1920s to other Eras.
One way to describe the change in personalities for the people in the 1920’s is the different types of clothing they wore. It all really depended on what your plans were for the day. For instance at home housewives would wear a simple collared dress with a white collar, an apron, black stockings, and low heels. The dresses themselves were colorful with plaid, checks or stripes. Women normally would make their aprons from scratch. For church women would wear a blouse, sweater, and a skirt. But long sleeves were preferred and if they were short, a shawl, wrap, or jacket was to be worn over top. They also would where this for street wear. Also it was required for them to wear hats, gloves, with a matching purse (Vintage Dancer). For men the style was more classic. Suits, ties, and accessories is what was normally worn from day to day. Haircuts were to be neat, it would help make the gentlemen kind of style men portrayed in the Roaring Twenties (nextluxury).
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Second, the 1920’s fashion statement was very different from the previous eras.
Before the style made people look older than they were. The Victorian Era was old fashion, they had women wearing corsets and crinolines. If they were rich the dresses they wore had many layers of cloth, which needed help to be put on by maids. Maids wore simple dresses, as for men they still wore suits. For the poor they wore whatever they had, they were lucky if they even had nice clothes for church. The change in style changed from dresses that were hard to move in to free flowing, mid calf dresses, with more motability
(victorian-era). To describe the thought process of the changed in this period, would be more free and wild. The Roaring Twenties characterized women as free spirited, with Jazz being big it let women gain their freedom and independence. Flappers were a generation of young Western women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior. In the Victorian Era there were four classes, Nobility and Gentry, Middle Class, Upper Working Class and Lower Working Class. In all of these classes the role was the same for females. To center their lives around there children and husband and nothing more or less. In the new age of the 1920’s that changed, ladies were allowed to be more free and explore different things how they felt they wanted too (american-historama). In conclusion the 1920’s was the Era of many things. To the birth of jazz, freedom, and fashion it had a big impact on all lives especially women. The clothing style of the 1920’s reflected a changed personalities during this period. From the different styles they wore, or the thought process that changed from the 1920s to other eras. The Roaring Twenties was a time of big and new things from the previous era. No more tight fitting corset death dresses, or not having the will to do as you please. This era changed all the other decades till the point of today. Without that spunk of rebellion we would probably still have victorian policies that would be followed. The clothing differed from the previous eras but it also changed characteristics and perspectives in many people’s eyes too.
The 1920s or the roaring twenties was post World War I and before the Great Depression. Unfortunately, not everything was pleasing for the 1920s, as this time period experienced social, economic, and cultural alterations that affected the lives of Americans. One reason I would not enjoy living in the 1920s was because during this time a law prohibition was passed abolishing the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol and liquors which led to bootlegging and high crime.The 20’s were a very time changing era. Personally, I think things were to uncontrolled and especially for young women living the cities of America. They could now
Their style was introduced in the early 1910s but did not spark until the 1920s. The style was said to be more comfortable, but was not appealing to the more conservative. Before the change of style, most women were dressed modestly; however, women's fashion in the 1920s showcased a more “boyish” and comfortable, look which led to huge controversy and affects how women dress today. Although to society now, these changes may not be seen as a big deal, back then it would split society.
In Conclusion, Victorian fashion was one of the most difficult fashion eras when it came to getting ready in the morning. Women had to put on multiple layers of clothing that limited their movement, constricted their body and bones, and could possibly catch on fire. Getting all the layers of clothing on was a challenging task and took a lot of help to put on. Women in the Victorian period had to be strong, sturdy, and had to have great posture to uphold this look society deemed proper.
The 1920's was a time of great social change with new prosperity, new ideas but most importantly a time of heroes. These so called heroes defined the era and were the role models for the people of this time period. They brought on hope and enlightenment after the horrific times that they had gone through with the depression and the war. The role of women changed, sports and entertainment stars were celebrated and modern technology changed America's landscape. The twenties were a time when people laughed more often than cried, partied more often than worked, and dreamed more often than faced reality.
Throughout history, there were many things that influenced fashion and the ideal body image of the time. Things such as politics, and changes in social roles were some things that had an influence on the fashion of the day. One particular shocking thing that had influenced on the fashion around the 1800s were sickness and diseases. Not only were diseases and sickness caused by different fashion trends, but it set the tone for certain ideal body images and also influenced the fashion of the time.
They may not have enjoyed quite as much freedom as many of today's teens do, teenagers in the 1920s were able to loosen up a bit. Gone were the constricting long dresses and corsets from
The 1920’s was a period of extremely economic growth and personal wealth. America was a striving nation and the American people had the potential to access products never manufactured before. Automobile were being made on an assembly line and were priced so that not just the rich had access to these vehicles, as well as, payment plans were made which gave the American people to purchase over time if they couldn't pay it all up front. Women during the First World War went to work in place of the men who went off to fight. When the men return the women did not give up their positions in the work force. Women being giving the responsibility outside the home gave them a more independent mindset, including the change of women's wardrobe, mainly in the shortening of their skirts.
In the 1920's the term flapper referred to a "new breed" of women. They wore short skirts and dresses which were straight and very loose. The arms were left bare and the waistline was dropped to the hips. By 1927 the length of the skirts had rose just below the knee which when they danced would be shown. The chests appeared to look very small and women would tape themselves to look even smaller. Bras were also sold to make them appear very small. Their hairstyles were cut very short and were known as a bob, another popular style that was later introduced was the "Eaton" or "Shingle". These styles had slicked the hair back and covered the ears with curls. Women started wearing "kiss proof" lipstick in shades of red, their eyes were ringed a dark black color, and their skin was powered to look very pale. One of the big things with the flappers were that they smoked cigarettes through long holders and drank alcohol openly in public now. They also started dating freely and danced all night long very provocatively. Jazz music was rising in population and the flappers brought it out even more. Not all women changed into becoming a flapper, yet the little numbers impacted the 1920's in a huge way.
The 1920’s was an era of dramatic political and cultural change, where many Americans lived in cities rather than farms. Many inventors came to be noticed as new cars were invented and as music entered the entertainment industry. A new style of music was invented mainly in the African American community, creating the Harlem Renaissance; which was an evolution of music and entertainment in Harlem, New York City. The women of America began to evolve in the 1920s, adding new styles to our fashion industry and changing the way women dress, act, and are portrayed in society for generations. Women were viewed before the 1920’s as innocent housewives, who made little to no money, as they often relied on their husbands’ income.
The time period known as the Roaring 20’s was filled with a lot of changes and exciting times. Every age and gender were affected by this era. Many of the changes during this time are still in place today. From courting and dating, the etiquette of women, to the changing of our education. Multiple things from the 1920’s are still being used today in our everyday life; from jobs to clothing to careers.
Fashion of the 1920’s was also known as the roaring 20’s. Fashion in the 1920’s became more relaxed in the 20’s. In the early 1920’s the normal fashion was dropped waistlines, long, cylindrical skirts, 7” to 10” below the knee. Women finally received the right to vote, with this new right women also
Women used to dress very conservatively and strict before the turn of the decade. Clothing consisted of fitted dresses, long skirts, and corsets in lady like manners. Since the 1920’s brought women’s rights along, young women decided that they were not willing to waste away their young lives anymore being held down to the rules; they were going to enjoy life. The younger generations of women were breaking away from their old habits and their fashion statements changed their roles in society completely. Women were modeling their lives after popular icons...
Women of the 1920's Women during the 1920's lifestyle, fashion, and morals were very different than women before the 1920's. Flappers became the new big thing after the 19th amendment was passed. Women's morals were loosened, clothing and haircuts got shorter, and fashion had a huge role in these young women. Women before the 1920's were very different from the women of the Roarin' 20's. Gwen Hoerr Jordan stated that the ladies before the 1920's wore dresses that covered up most of their skin, had pinned up long hair, were very modest, had chaperones and had men make all of their decisions (1).
Woman wore revealing clothes but men had a different look to them too. Rich people in the 1920s didn’t care about much other than keeping their reputation the way it was, drinking at the speakeasies, and staying trendy with the look everyone had. Flappers usually wore their hair bobbed, short skirts, or a lot of makeup. They were also recognized by their sleeve-less dresses, long scarves, and odd hats. The types of hates flappers wore were described as snug and fitted to their heads, and covered most of their forehead and completely covered their ears. Men’s clothing back then is not far from what men wear in the 2000s to special occasions. On a regular night, going to a speakeasy, men wore dress pants, a bow-tie, and suspenders, with a button up shirt, a coat and a hat. The fashion back then inspires some people today to be different and express their interests along with designers who try to keep the popular trends of the 1920s alive but more