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1920’s to NOW. Fashion through the Decades. 1920’s. Revolutionized the fashion world. With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob. Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.
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1920’s to NOW Fashion through the Decades
1920’s • Revolutionized the fashion world. • With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob. • Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.
Fashion in the 20’s Women “The Flapper” • Waist line of dresses dipped to the hips • Tried to hide their breasts to achieve a more boyish look. • The look commanded power and equality. Men • Men’s clothing became more tapered. • Trousers were tapered at the ankle. • Fedoras were a fashion statement for the wealthy man. • Pin-striped suits
Then... 1920's Flapper Video
1930’s • Great Depression lead to a drastic change for women. • No on had money for leisurely things like clothes and shoes. • Women entered the workforce.
Fashion in the 30’s Women • Wore a business suit. • Fitted skirts with slits on the side or back. • Jackets were fitted and had shoulder pads. Men Didn’t Change
How we incorporate it NOW… 1930's Video
1940’s • Country began recovering from the Great Depression and World War II • Men went to war, leaving the women to earn a living for the family. • Women worked by helping manufacture war materials.
Fashion in the 40’s Women • Encouraged to be conservative • Dresses were made without cuffs, collars and buttons. • Trying to save material to be used for the war Men • Jackets were double breasted with wide shoulders • Began to mix and match pieces • Suits consisted of a jacket and pants • Previously was a vest, jacket, and two pairs of pants.
1950’s With the 50’s came TEENAGE REBELLION. Think Grease or James Dean.
Fashion in the 50’s Women • Dresses were fluffed out with petticoats. • Hair was ratted and flipped. • Wore white Keds or saddle shoes. • Rebellious women wore pedal pushers. Men • Wore tight jeans • White or black shirt • Loafers or Converse • Leather jackets
1960’s • With the arrival of the Vietnam War came “flower children”. • People used their clothing to express their views on the war. MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR.
Fashion in the 60’s • Men and women both wore tight bell-bottoms that flared wide at the knee. Jeans included decorations like patches, painting and drawing on fabric was