1920-1930: Arrival of the Flapper

fter the First World War, America enjoyed prosperity.  Gone were the corset and narrow waistlines.  Curves virtually did not exist as clothing hung loosely from the body.  The waistline dropped to the hips; hem lines rose to the mid calf.  In 1926 women’s knees peered from beneath their heightened hems.  Bright greens, blues, reds and pastels characterized the Flapper look.  The Flapper style lasted between the years 1925-1928.  Styles were made of rayon, silk, cotton, linen, and wool.

The end of the decade returned the waistline to the waist.  Silhouettes became longer and fabric clung to the body.  Vibrant colors darkened and material became coarse and heavy as fashion prepared for the Great Depression.