Essay Archive - Fashion in the 1920s
Fashion in the 1920s
When speaking of 1920's fashion, the first image that comes to mind is oftentimes the fringed flapper dresses and feathered headbands that were commonly worn by flapper girls during that era. However, that was not the only fad of the day. The 1920's had its share of trends as well as classics, a few of which live on today. Prior to this fashion movement, it was traditional for women to wear long skirts and tight corsets in hopes of achieving an hourglass figure. It was particularly important not to show any skin. Even the sight of an ankle was con....
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