The very difficult to walk in.. hobble skirt. Many women adapted to this new trend between 1900 and 1914. The slim figure was usually complimented by a really oversized hat. 1912 was a turning point for the suffragette women, they started using much more voilent tactics to get votes for women. The colors they would tend to wear were purple, white and green. These colors signified dignity, purity and hope.
During this decade men also had to dress appropriately, although, clothing gradually became less formal and the lounge suit became more well known.
British tailoring was considered the best around, the wealthier of the population shopped at famous tailors in London's Bond Street and Saville Row.
British tailoring was considered the best around, the wealthier of the population shopped at famous tailors in London's Bond Street and Saville Row.
Smoking jackets were the male equivalent of the tea gown. Made of soft fabrics, which meant the wearer could relax.
In the aftermath of World War I, America entered a prosperous era and, as a result of her role in the war, came out onto the world stage. Clothing changed with women's changing roles in modern society, particularly with the idea of freedom for women.
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By 1921 the longer skirt was back - some long and uneven at the bottom. The short skirt was popular by 1925. This period was called the Flapper Age. No bosom, no waistline, and hair nearly hidden under a cloche hat. This decade began the present hey - dey for the manufacturing of cosmetics, powder, lipstick, rouge, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, colored nails. They had it all! And pearls.
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Clothing for men became a bit more conservative in the 1920s. Trousers widened to as wide as 24 inches at the bottoms. Knickers grew in width and length and were called 'plus fours'. White linen was popular during the summer. And during the winter, an outstanding American coat was popular - the racon coat. These were very popular with the college men.