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NPR's Susan Stamberg takes a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where an exhibition tracks the evolution of the American woman through her sartorial choices — from the corset-bound 19th century ladies who curtsied in imported gowns, to the sirens who lit up the silver screen in slinky ensembles during the 1930s.

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"Between the 1900’s and 1920’s women’s dress went from seventeen layers, to four.. and nineteen yards of fabric down to seven. You would think the drastic reduction in material made clothing affordable, and they did, except for one thing. Instead of three or four complete outfits for the typical middle class 1900’s woman ,1920’s ladies were expected to wear a new outfit every, new clothes for new seasons, and only the best most current fashions could be seen." #THEDRESLYN

Between in the 1900s and 1920s, women’s dress went from seventeen layers down to four, and nineteen yards of fabric down to seven. You would think that the drastic reduction in material made clothing more affordable - and they did, except for one thing. Instead of three or four complete outfits for the typical middle

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Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards. They showed their ankles and knees. They cut their hair in short man-like bobs and wore makeup. Women like flappers gained a boost of confidence, so they could now enjoy the activities they wanted to participate in. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, french fashion designer, popularized the new look not only in France but America as well.

Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards. They showed their ankles and knees. They cut their hair in short man-like bobs and wore makeup. Women like flappers gained a boost of confidence, so they could now enjoy the activities they wanted to participate in. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, french fashion designer, popularized the new look not only in France but America as well.

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Non-flapper 1920s tea dresses, day dresses, many with sleeves. Find them at vintagedancer.com

To properly answer the question "What did women and men wear in the 1920s?" would depend on what they were doing, with whom, and at what time of day. Here you will learn about the types of clothing women and men wore for specific occasions. Follow the links within for even more 1920s fashion history.

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The neckline, with working covered buttons, can plunge as low as you want it to.  The drop waist, accentuated with a gathered band and peplum-like sash, is very sassy.  The skirt is micro pleated, falling in a gentle a line to a purple satin ribbon embellished hemline.  And...it is completely lined in a soft floral fabric which is detectable through the sheer navy blue outer-layer.

The neckline, with working covered buttons, can plunge as low as you want it to. The drop waist, accentuated with a gathered band and peplum-like sash, is very sassy. The skirt is micro pleated, falling in a gentle a line to a purple satin ribbon embellished hemline. And...it is completely lined in a soft floral fabric which is detectable through the sheer navy blue outer-layer.

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