Clothing In The 1920s

The people of the 1920s put on a show. America was a new generation in the making; jazz music and female independence was blooming. Womens fashion reflected the newly changing time period with freewheeling, flashy dresses that developed a new conception for the modified image of females. The Roaring Twenties was time of dramatic change. The 1920s brought excitement, fun, and freedom. The role of the female was transforming. Woman earned their right to vote and the workplace was a more common place to find them. One thing that changed drastically in the 1920s was the clothing that the women wore. According to the Hearst Seattle Media, “In accordance with their changing roles in society, women adopted new fashions that permitted them more freedom …show more content…
During the Roaring Twenties, Jazz music was evolving and the people loved it. Along with Jazz, there came parties, entertainment, and dances filled with people dancing the night away. The parties were usually fancy, along with the attire that was worn- of course they were usually occupied with the wealthier people of the town or city. The common party dress for a woman was a very short, flattering cocktail dresses. A V-shaped neckline was almost always found on a dress, exposing the women's cleavage. Overall, the dresses were quite dramatic all around. Vintage Dancer states that “The backs of dresses had a low-cut scoop or V shape. Shawl-like draping was popular with low-cut backs too.” To top off these flattering dresses, accessories were added to jazz up the look. Pearl necklaces, gold and silver bracelets, and an evening bag were all just an add-on to complete the stunning, flashy …show more content…
Tons of people were invited. Guests pushed through the doors in their fancy attire. The parties consisted of women in their revealing evening wear. Most wore V- neck and open back dresses that were fitted tight and short- above their knees. Some of the dresses were fringy or sparkly, which added appeal and drew attention to their look. Blinged out or feathered headpieces were a common addition to the female guests at the party, they usually matched the dress they wore. Jazz music was played as everyone busted a move. The upbeat music complimented the women well. They often danced to the beat in a way that would shift the fringes on their dress or flatter their sparkly material. Lucile mentioned in the book that she had a dress similar to those at the party. “It was too big in the bust and it had to be altered. It was gas blue with lavender beads. Two hundred and sixty- five dollars.” (P48) Her dress was vibrant and new, just like the 1920s were at the