Flapper fashion

This looks like a car from about 1929

Between in the 1900s and 1920s, women’s dress went from seventeen layers down to four, and nineteen yards of fabric down to seven. You would think that the drastic reduction in material made clothing more affordable - and they did, except for one thing. Instead of three or four complete outfits for the typical middle

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NPR's Susan Stamberg takes a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where an exhibition tracks the evolution of the American woman through her sartorial choices — from the corset-bound 19th century ladies who curtsied in imported gowns, to the sirens who lit up the silver screen in slinky ensembles during the 1930s.

Talk about the roaring 20s.

Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards. They showed their ankles and knees. They cut their hair in short man-like bobs and wore makeup. Women like flappers gained a boost of confidence, so they could now enjoy the activities they wanted to participate in. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, french fashion designer, popularized the new look not only in France but America as well.

Almost 100 years later, these 1920s outfits still look amazing. Check out the best 1920s fashion that still inspires us today.

Character portrait inspired by 1920's aesthetic. Shot in studio, background added in Photoshop. Lit with a single Godox AD400 Pro/120cm octabox.

The more things change, the more women are told that they should probably go on a diet.

To properly answer the question "What did women and men wear in the 1920s?" would depend on what they were doing, with whom, and at what time of day. Here you will learn about the types of clothing women and men wore for specific occasions. Follow the links within for even more 1920s fashion history.

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Art Deco evening dress, 1920s

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