THE ROARING 20's: VINTAGE CLOTHING STYLES
THE ROARING 20's: VINTAGE CLOTHING STYLES
One of the most fun things I have done in my life, was not only to collect vintage clothes and wear them, but I also opened 2 vintage stores (in Los Angeles and Richmond) as well as doing trunk shows at vintage events. It was one of the most interesting and exciting parts of my life.
So I now invite you to step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1920s with a look at the stunning vintage clothing styles that defined the decade.
THE RISE OF FLAPPER FASHION
The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of significant social and cultural change. One of the most iconic fashion trends of this era was the rise of flapper fashion. Flappers were young women who rebelled against the traditional social norms and embraced a more liberated lifestyle. They were known for their bold and daring fashion choices. The era was also known for the music of the time, which was a form of Jazz and Ragtime, and sparked an entire generation of dance moves, including the Charleston.
Flapper fashion was characterized by its loose and shapeless silhouette, which was a departure from the corseted and restrictive styles of the previous decades. Women began to wear shorter dresses that allowed them to move and dance more freel…
