Fashion Trends Shaped by Economic Issues

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The 1920’s, also called the roaring 20’s, was a time of change. During this time period the fashion for both men and women was changing immensely. The aftermath of WWI caused America to enter a vigorous era. As a result of the role of women during the war, many customs and morals were changing. The Stock Market started booming, many new dances and music came about, and women got the right to vote and enter the workforce. There was an uprise in almost every activity, and fashion was definitely one (Tirocchi, Anna and Laura). Although fashion varied throughout the decade, one could notice a drastic change from the prior fashion.
There were many factors, like said above, that played into the changes of the 1920’s. As a result of World War I the US became one of the major powers. Because of all the deaths of men during the war, the younger generation thought of the older generation as murderers. There was rapid growth of wealth for individuals in the middle class. Their wealth mixed with anger and excitement of the war ending, resulted in a rebellion. The youth of America felt the aspiration to construct their own culture. They no longer wanted to dress like the older generation that they now looked down upon. Instead, they embraced their youth, fun and enjoyment (Hossell). The Jazz Age gave everyone an edgier take on life, which was reflected in their clothing.
Clothing changed for women as their roles were changing in society. The look these women strove for was that of a prepubescent girl with a straight figure; the look that has carried decades later, becoming the stereotypical super-model figure in the present. Before the 1920’s women didn’t show their bare legs nor their arms. However, during this time, dresse...

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...ocial changes. It was a decade of great joy, happenings, and brightness. Everyone was gaining more and more confidence. This confidence is what led to the radical change of clothing during the 1920s. Clothing became more rebellious and daring than ever before. The style of both men and women were very fashionable. All the young trendsetters paved the way to a newer, innovative style, that still remains in the present.

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