Fashion of the 1920's

Overview

• Era in which women gained free spirit.
• Clothing represented their new spirit of independence.
• Fashion trends include shorter dresses, bobbed haircuts, scarves and stockings with bold geometric shapes and designs.
• Clothes was also loose fitting and allowed more movement.

People that Influenced

• Coco Chanel
• Norma Shearer
• Joan Crawford
• Clara Bow
• Gloria Swanson

Different kinds of 1920's Styles

Flappers

Flappers/Garconne

• Flappers style was a dramatic and shocking change for that time period.
• Women wore short dresses that were very loose and allowed movement.
• Didn't wear corsets and used stockings with geometric shaped patterns and bright colors.
• Garconne means "little boy"

Egyptian

The influence of Egypt

• Discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt and the movie Cleopatra starring Theda Bara influenced the new style.
• Did makeup styles inspired by the movie and wore headpieces in representation of that style.

Everyday Wear

Everyday Wear

• Corsets were replaced by camisoles, also known as chemise, which were loose fitting undergarments.
• Scarves became very popular and a "must-have" in outfits.
• Cloche hats, meaning "bell" in french, were the most popular accessory.

Everyday Wear - Cont.

• Along with flapper dresses, women used rolled stockings under them and held them in place with garters.
• Amy Johnson borrowed knickerbockers from men. She used them with a shirt and tie for female aviators.
• Wrap coats with fur accessories became popular.

Other Facts

Fabrics and Patterns

Fabrics

• Fabric patterns were influenced by surrealism, impressionism and Art Deco.
• Had strong colors and geometric shapes.
• Fabrics such as velvet, silk and furs were popular with the wealthy.
• Cotton, wool, synthetic fiber and jersey were cheaper but also very popular.

Mannequins and Fasteners

Mannequins and Fasteners

• The use of mannequins came during this era, they were used to display the combination of colors and accessories.
• Also during this time, the use of hooks, buttons, zippers and snaps to fasten clothing.