Although fashion went from corset to liberation in the first 20 years, the 1920s consolidated the new fashion with full force. Gone was the deformation of women's bodies and here was a new ideal of a loose silhouette. The loose silhouette was accompanied by knee-length skirts (which had never been shorter in history) and plain blouses and cardigans. The new style was in line with new activities requiring more functional clothing for sports, driving and working. There was a small difference between day and evening, the former being simpler and the latter decorated with sequins and feathers. The day was functional and the night was entertainment. Especially the style of the evening is something we love the 1920s for. The evening dresses were delicate, romantic and detailed with ornaments, sequins, patterns, fringes and feathers. The neckline was rather low, the silhouette was straight and the wide skirts offered a place to dance. These characteristics were the same for women in general but for strokes in particular. The latter group, the flapper, brought it to extremes with even shorter lengths, more fringes, sequins, and anything that added to the glamor. Flapper girls were considered outrageous and, according to society, had a bad morality for dancing, talking and not focusing too much on the etiquette of norms and sexuality.
The clothes between 1920 - 1930
The clothing consisted mainly of skirts, dresses, coats and blouses between 1920 and 1930. As in previous decades, the change was in the detail here. For example, the length of the clothing hit directly below the knees and the hips were often marked with a simple belt. The clothing often contained details of Art Deco with stripes, triangles, and lines that formed geometric patterns. V-shaped cutouts were still popular and matched the defined lines of Art Deco. The daywear was more functional and often available in pigeon colors like brown, gray, rouge or pigeon blue. The clothes were decorated with dainty hats, gloves and matching coats. Underpants for women became more and more popular, even if they did not quite get into everyday life. For the evenings the clothes were still the main attraction. Often slightly longer than daywear and more sophisticated in terms of transparent fabrics, ruffles and decorative details. The dresses were provided with a longer necklace, which emphasizes the long and rectangular silhouette. A headband with decoration and matching gloves to dress - both popular accessories for the evening. Fur was also fashionable and often used as a detail for coats and accessories.
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The 1920s were the starting point for a new way of life, which should last until the 1930s. With the economic crisis and financial crash in 1929, fashion would become even more practical. Although the 1920s may appear more liberal in the fashion context, their main impact for later decades has been to shift the boundaries between design and style. Experimenting with fashion and de-dramatizing new looks will forever be one of the greatest achievements of the decade. So hands down and hats off before the Cultural Revolution of the 1920s!
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