Evolution Of Fashion In The 1920's

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Then came the Roaring 20’s after the first world war. During this era, curvy women with short dresses in flapper style, and bob hairstyle were considered beautiful. (“A look back at beauty through History”). Small wait with large posteriors was no more trendier, but elastic corsets were still in use. Pale skin along with thin eyebrows and silhouette was the perfect look. Wearing makeup was considered low class until 1920’s. (“A look back at beauty through History”).
Then was the time for Golden Era that started after 20’s and lasted until the end of Second World War. (“A look back at beauty through History”). As the celebrities made more influence women became more self-conscious during this era and started to go to the gym to get the masculine look trending at that time. This era is known for its padded bras, long hairs, unlike bob’s, in 20’s. Although makeup became more reflective for females, natural beauty was more celebrated. (“A look back at beauty through History”).
During the 1950’s, flawless
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The pressure to look like thin models is still in trend. Plastic surgeries became very common. Millennium Era being ruled by social media and beauty standards being set upon universal platform there is no specific fashion’s in trend. Even then, the sickness or madness among women in millennium era about beauty, and how women spend so much to look pretty and indulge themselves into so many unhealthy habits just to look beauty is widespread. Woman, this era set up a standard for other women and categorize them based on their looks scrutinizing whether she is beautiful or not. Everyone this era, as well as the ones in coming era, should understand how unwise it is to chase for beauty and that to focus more on outer appearance and call oneself pretty. Also, the obsession women this era have for beauty. Women and men both should care more about inner beauty than outer appearances as it is said, “Don't judge a book by its cover” (George

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