If we didn’t have fashion then a lot of people wouldn’t have jobs because there are a whole bunch of fashion designers out there, also all of the celebrities wouldn’t have name brand clothing because there would be no way to make them because we wouldn’t have designers. Fashion of the 1920’s played a very big role in today’s fashion. Including the material our clothing is made out of also the styles of clothing we wear. Many things women wear today first came from fashion in the 1920's. Flappers, shoe styles, and accessories are a few things that we wear today have came from. Many celebrities still wear some things that people wore in the 1920's including flappers. Have you ever wondered what the amazing fashion of the 1920's was like? 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 wanted to be socially equal therefore the flapper was born. Flappers were first made in 1926. They became very popular very soon after they were first made. The flapper was a very rebellious piece of clothing because it showed a lot of a woman's body. Flapper was invented to describe a so called new breed.Flapper women wore bobbed hair, short skirts, and they enjoyed listening to jazz music.Flappers also drove cars and smoked, the word flapper is another word for prostitute. Many people disapproved of flappers because they thought they showed too much. Louise Brooks was a fashion icon of the 1920’s, she often wore flappers. “Coco Chanel’s motto was ... ... middle of paper ... ...ng to think of the fashion and the changes in the fashion industries of the 1920’s. The fashion went from everything being the same to having so many different things to choose from.Therefore we can all have a different style to fit our personalities. Works Cited "1920s Style Clothing & Dresses, Flapper Fashion | Unique Vintage." 1920s Style Clothing & Dresses, Flapper Fashion | Unique Vintage. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2014. "Flappers and Fashion." Flappers and Fashion. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2014. Rowland-Warne, L. Costume. New York: Knopf, 1992. Print. Persad, Michelle. "1920s Fashion: Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich And More Style Icons Of The Era (PHOTOS)." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 20 May 2013. Web. 05 Mar. 2014. "Fashion in the 1920's." Fashion in the 1920's. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2014.
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.
The fashion in the 20’s were also called the flapper era, Women’s fashions in the early 1920's experienced powerful changes
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.
This essay will explore the effects social and political changes had on fashion in the 1980’s. This period was chosen because the new romantic fashions were so different to the punk fashions that had been before, this essay will therefore identify the changes that had taken place to influence this change. Primary evidence used to support findings will include interviews and photographs which will show a firsthand account of the period.
Fashion is a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior. Fashion changed very drastically in the 1920s. It did not only change what people wore but it also influenced American life. Many people had a major influence on fashion during that time period. A lot of designers made clothing that was much more fashionable as well as functional. Generally, clothing was beginning to be made shorter to allow more room for movement.
The ease and plenty of the 1920s, in the United States, served as a breeding ground for the growing acceptance of risqué attire that has come to dominate female clothing over the past decades. Dress over the past century has shifted from thick full-body gowns, and grand headpieces in the early part of the twentieth century, to a minimalistic and comparatively revealing style of attire. Flappers in the roaring twenties and their rising popularity after World War 1 eventually lead to the growth of acceptance for shorter more exposing clothing that can be seen in the typical clothing of the public today.
Clara Bow was one of those images. She was a film star in the film It. She wore bobbed hair, short skirts, and lipstick. Quickly, young girls began following this celebrity. Other famous young women began taking on this new trend such as Louise Brooks (film star), Dorothy Parker (author), Colleen Moore (film star), and Joan Crawford (film star) . Then, the great film The Flapper came out starring Olive Thomas. Finally, the last step to the beginning image of the flappers was F. Scott Fitzgerald. His novel set a tone for the 1920s ideal flapper to be described as “lovely, expensive, and young”.
The 1920’s presented a major shift in fashion in comparison to the previous years. Never before had lower class citizens indulged in higher fashion. It had become cheaper and simpler for your average woman to make her dresses at home (Thomas). More skin was shown than ever before, with arms, feet, ankles and calfs finally being revealed. Popular black stockings had shifted to shear beige, giving legs an overall more naked look to them (Thomas). Bathing suits became skimpier and dresses had risen to above the kneecaps (Alchin). Restricted clothing from the past became out
The nineteen twenties was a period of time where spending money and having fun was routine. Their lifestyles led to the twenties being recognized as the Roaring Twenties. The decade was well known for their style. Fashion had entered the modern era. Women began doing away with restricting fashions and started wearing comfortable clothing. Although women were changing appearances in a more comfortable way, there were many women known as flappers that according to the still modern living people, were unacceptably dressed.
The majority of the historical events that took place in the 1920’s, greatly influenced the way women dressed, as the automobile industry grew, so did female’s interest in cars. As they became drivers, women’s clothes have been adjusted accordingly to their more liberated lifestyle, with sporty clothes becoming one of the leading fashion trends. Designers influenced by the revolutions in the film and music industry, began creating clothes similar to those seen on the big screen. Among them, there were glamorous, shockingly short dresses that enabled women to dance the night away.
Clothing is one of the more visible differences in the 1920’s, females shortened dresses, and cut the long wavy hair. In my opinion, females of all ages had more of an attitude and no longer wanted to wear the clothing norm. The women of the time had something to prove and they chose to start with clothing
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).
In conclusion, Fashion will always transcend throughout the ages. Fashion is a form of expression, an art form if you will. The 1950’s will always be a foundation for the fundamentals of fashion. What someone has created will repeat itself in history, even if it unknowingly was a symbol meant for prosperity when in this day and age it stands for
The 1960’s was the first time in history that clothing was geared towards the youth market. In result, the industry broke many fashion traditions and ignored many other “social laws”. In the past, fashion houses designed for the mature and elite members of society; however, many agents began to realize that the power of the teenage and young adult market was too great to ignore and they were too smart not to capitalize on such an opportunity. As a response to this information, new and radically innovative fashion styles were introduced into modern society. Prior to the 1960s there were the silk bows, small buckles, and dark colors of the 1900s, "Flapper" fashion took over the 1920s Among these were the little girl/woman androgynous looks for women, the pillbox hat, suits (usually in pastel colors) for women, short boxy jackets, over-sized buttons were used, simple/geometric dresses (or shifts). As for everyday styles, full-skirted formal gowns which often had a low decolletage and had close-fitting waists were worn as evening wear and outfits paired with capri trousers were worn as casual wear for women...
...ation of mini-skirts did bring a whirlwind in the summer of 1960. Besides, Peter Max T-shirt was also hot in the 60s. In addition, as we discussed of the fashion style for the 80s. The dresses were powerful and simple. Especially, the colors were deeper than the 60s and those designers prefer to add jewels on garments. Moreover, many products were luxurious in the 80s because of the economy has recovered during that period. Modern fashion is meaningful; it brings many changes and has a huge influence on general life. Heskett (2002) mentioned that It not only changes the lifestyle, but also changes the minds of a generation. Modern fashion is continuing to better its functions and forms, moreover it has long way to go and a huge space to discover and create. Therefore, modern designers need more and more artists to inherit and find new styles of vintage influences.