1930s
The dropped-waist lines and straight “male” looks of the 1920s were replaced with ultra-femininity and attention to a sexy, female shape and form. Knee-length skirt suits, shoulder pads, fur and ornate hats were worn at an angle were all the rage. Clingy, long, evening gowns, were popular. 1932 saw the pantsuit for women, which was considered by many to be outrageous.
For men, the waistcoat fell out of fashion and they wore three-piece suits for formal occasions. Slipovers, cardigans, jumpers, and soft collared, open-neck shirts were popular for casual wear. The future uncrowned King Edward 8th, Prince of Wales, made jumpers and cardigans fashionable. Wide trousers with turn-ups were popular.
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Hemlines rose as women were needed to do men's jobs just before and during World War 1 . Long skirts were unmanageable. Plus Suffragettes were riding bikes !
It appears that materials are lighter-weight as the 20th century progresses. If so, does that make it more likely that hemlines will rise or, without hem weights, less likely because of what may be exposed under billowing skirts in blustery weather?
BSG!
That is a fab idea. I feel a bit of research coming on. THANK YOU !
The 1900s would be easier than the older periods, since more people have photo albums of the century.s ancestors. And more movies depicting the garb f the day have been made. Perhaps an interesting extension is to look at futuristic movies and see how well the guessed garb was to what really came about, like Back to the Future.
The tunic was like an over big , long T shirt
Veronica, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
It's interesting that somewhat counterproductive styles were so popular during the 1910a. The hobble skirt meant having to walk in a slow, uncomfortable way. The tunic meant weighting down by extra weight. The white shirt meant knowing how to keep it clean while wearing it and wash, dry and iron it properly so it always would look pristine white!
Was the tunic a wrap that its wearer constantly had to guard against losing? Or was it fastened in some way?