A Sign of Times 1920’S
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Have you ever had the curiosity to learn more about what women used to wear in the past?
I will be writing a couple of posts on the different eras. I hope you enjoy!
Each type of clothing in a 1920's closet had a certain set of guidelines as to when they were to be worn.
What were the “rules” for morning dress, afternoon dress, and evenings? What about going to school or working?
1920s House Dresses
Street Wear, Outing Clothes
Vogue prepared a special on the different eras , here is the 1920s:
https://video.vogue.com/watch/vogue-125-anniversary-video-twenties-fashion-history-sarah-jessica-parker
Here is a summary of what was influencing the fashion in the 20's:
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1920’S
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OVERALL MOOD |
The “Roaring 20’s” After the darkness of war, people needed fun Frivolous, happy times |
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POLITICAL & HISTORICAL EVENTS |
Post WW1(ended 919) Voting rights for women Prohibition |
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ECONOMY |
Booming |
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TECHNOLOGY |
Improved mass production The birth of Ready-to-Wear fashion Talking Movies |
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LIFESTYLE & SOCIAL VALUES |
Modern freedom for women: Drinking, smoking, dancing, daring looks and behavior Women cut their long hair off: the “bob” Party time at Speakeasies |
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MASS MEDIA & THE ARTS |
Modern art, music (Jazz) and literature The Charleston Talkies |
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INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE |
Movie stars Flappers |
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KEY DESIGNERS |
Coco Chanel Madeleine Vionnet Jean Patou |