[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/3svvCj4yhYc" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]The flappers of the 1920s marked the beginning of a revolution of women. During this time, women ditched their conservative feminine looks and went for clothing, makeup and hairstyles that were a far cry from the norm and considered inappropriate at the time. Young women asserted their freedom by voting, driving cars, dancing, drinking, smoking cigarettes, staying out late, and going to “petting parties”.
Flappers of the 1920s are possibly best known for their style. At a time when corsets, long hair and long gowns were the norm, flappers introduced a more boyish look. Young women showed off their legs in short skirts, chopped their hair off into short bobs and wore excessive amounts of makeup. Kohl-rimmed eyes and bee-stung lips set the flappers apart from the rest. Accessories included newsboy caps, cloche hats, layered necklaces and horn-rimmed glasses. High heels came into fashion and dresses were often drop-waisted and knee-length to show off just enough leg when flappers danced.
This video depicts what life was like for a flapper.
I had never heard about the flappers before. Although it was breifly mentioned in class, I still didn’t have much information. The video along with the summary was very informative. However, I don’t know where the video came from.
This is a great time in history. It is when women go against societies norm and break out to express themselves. It is a trend seen in history. It leaves me wondering if this wouldn’t have happened, what impact would it have had in fashion in the 20’s as well as women’s abiity to let their voice be heard down the road.
It is hard to imagine the lives that people had. After the ending of the WWI, people were enjoyed the precious peace by drinking,smoking and dancing. Rebel,luxurious and disorderly were the description of the 1920s,especially from 1924 to 1929. Soon came followed by the Great Depression, which destoryed the prosperous dream.
Although this document well depicts the lifestyle of flappers, it doesn’t mention how everything began. They were originated in the period of liberalism and WWI left a huge impact to women in general.