1920s fashion. . .

Fashion styling during the 1920's. . .

Fashion has always been influenced by the mode of transportation, the architecture of the period and the customs of the people, so it was in the 1920's. In line with progress in other areas, clothing developed closer relationships with art, and an increased sense of freedom was expressed in simple yet elegant designs, with carefully selected fabrics and an intelligent, revolutionary use of color. 

Personally, although I am more into 50's fashion, including the hair and make-up, I LOVE 1920's woman fashion. I think it is so elegant and very much feminine, that even now some aspects are coming back into fashion, for example dresses covered in decorative tassels. Beautiful coordinated and accessorized outfits were a feature of 1920's ladies fashions. Hats, shoes, stockings, handbags, dresses and jeweler all came together in harmony to create a unique and elegant style that can only be appreciated I feel when seen in real-life to fully take in the precise detail of the mostly hand stitched garments. It is unfortunate that the vibrancy is lost in black and white photographs as I think if pictures from the iconic era were in color  the fashion would of more of an impact on fashion nowadays.

 

For me, 1920's fashion clearly defined its self as the fashion of the modern era. Known as the 'Roaring 20s' art and creative expression were alive again, which is why I personally think the fashion of the era has had such an everlasting effect, even on today's fashion. The first World War was over, and with it came new and colorful fabrics and materials. 

When I think of 20s fashion, although I haven't done much research into it in the past, I immediately think of jewellery, hats, shoes, dresses and handbags and how they all complemented each other, creating a classy style that was both unique and harmonious. I think as well to get the full impact of this style it needs to be seen in living color as black and white photographs simply don't do it justice. As part of my primary research I am going to look into exhibitions in and around London to see if there are any galleries or exhibitions put together which reference 20s fashion, as seeing the items in person would help me so much. 

As the overall look, regardless of what social class you were in, I would say the 20s to me was all about trends such as length gem bracelets, bobbed hair, cloche hats, thin knee-high dresses and tassels, soooooo many tassels  Although I think many fail to see it, I personally see 1920s fashion as very sexy, elegant and contemporary.