Silk handkerchiefs, scarves and gloves were popular accessories. Make-up was very heavy on some women and not on others. Hair styles evolved drastically during this period. By about 1926, the style now known as “Flapper” began to take hold and many women were trimming their hair short and...
The “little nothing” dress was called so for its simplicity. It was almost always sleeveless and slim, with low blousing or in a loose chemise shape recalling the flapper dresses of the 1920s. The high rounded hat and the low, square-toed shoe were the accessories of choice. The simple...
or perhaps under-dresses. You see references to them as far back as the 1900s, and frequently the sheath, perhaps made of silk, had an overdress. As women’s clothing became more fitted and shorter, the sheath dress was worn on its own. Some of the flapper dresses of the 1920s were...
They really thought they could do some good, but of course their "Nobel Experiment" wasn't particularly successful (witness the rise of the 1920s speakeasy and moonshiners - "Dukes of Hazzard, anyone?). Well, you can tell I once did a report on Prohibition for my women's history class!
Shorter hairstyles are getting popular fast for women, and it's little wonder why. Though they work for some faces better than others, short hair is sure to make you stand out in a crowd, and with some sense of aesthetic and style, you can make it look as good or better than any lo...
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A lot of women love being a flapper for Halloween (or any other time they want to wear a fancy dress costume). Since costumes can be expensive, or not in your size, this is one way to make a flapper dress by simply dressing up an existing tunic. It's easy, cheap and chic! Meth...