In the outcome of World War I, America wanted to put the battle behind them and get a new start. The U.S began to enter a new era that was filled with optimism. People began to break the barriers of society and try new things. The 1920’s were full of music and dances that were being seen and heard for the first time. Women were beginning to show an interest in changing society. They became a key part in the working force while the men were at war, and after the war ended. Also in the 20’s, women achieved the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. Every aspect of American life was being revolutionized, including fashion. During the 1920’s, generations of women had differences in the way they lived their lives. The older generations were much
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One thing that stayed the same in the 1920’s and 1930’s was the nightlife and the fact that the women of this time wanted to have the freedom they craved. Women’s fashion became much more feminine during this time. Unlike the “boyish” style of the 20’s, the female waistline was highlighted more frequently and sandals became an extra popular shoe, both in the daytime and during the night. Like previously stated, the dresses of the 30’s celebrated the female figure, by having more focus on the shoulders with butterfly sleeves to give the illusion of a smaller waist (1930’s Fashion 1). Once the time came where the women wanted to wear shorter skirts and dresses, nylon tights became an important part of a woman's wardrobe in the late …show more content…
Women were becoming a stronger part of society and so they became stronger in their choices. War was also a major play in the 40’s, as previously stated. Women began to break down barriers with shorter skirts and in the very end of the 40’s, they began to wear trousers. This caused some controversy in the beginning, but became an everyday classic by the 50’s. During this day and age, these fashion choices are being recycled every decade and will continued to be in the years to come. Short hair has made an extreme comeback, especially in the last five years. The makeup department has recently made its way back around with red lips and winged eyeliner, first being popular in the 30’s, to present day. Even in the last two or three years, flare jeans have been popping up every once and awhile to threaten the skinny jeans we have been wearing for almost a
One thing that stayed the same in the 1920’s and 1930’s was the nightlife and the fact that the women of this time wanted to have the freedom they craved. Women’s fashion became much more feminine during this time. Unlike the “boyish” style of the 20’s, the female waistline was highlighted more frequently and sandals became an extra popular shoe, both in the daytime and during the night. Like previously stated, the dresses of the 30’s celebrated the female figure, by having more focus on the shoulders with butterfly sleeves to give the illusion of a smaller waist (1930’s Fashion 1). Once the time came where the women wanted to wear shorter skirts and dresses, nylon tights became an important part of a woman's wardrobe in the late …show more content…
Women were becoming a stronger part of society and so they became stronger in their choices. War was also a major play in the 40’s, as previously stated. Women began to break down barriers with shorter skirts and in the very end of the 40’s, they began to wear trousers. This caused some controversy in the beginning, but became an everyday classic by the 50’s. During this day and age, these fashion choices are being recycled every decade and will continued to be in the years to come. Short hair has made an extreme comeback, especially in the last five years. The makeup department has recently made its way back around with red lips and winged eyeliner, first being popular in the 30’s, to present day. Even in the last two or three years, flare jeans have been popping up every once and awhile to threaten the skinny jeans we have been wearing for almost a