1920s history

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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The Roaring Twenties was a time of music, fashion, rebellion, and was different from other periods of time in history. Music and dancing in the Roaring Twenties was usually face paced, and full of energy. People used these dances and music to get away from their problems, and from the thought of war. Most of the dancing went to jazz music, and many thought of the dancing as scandalous because the dancing had much contact with their partner, which was uncommon in earlier dances. A popular…

When World War One ended in 1918, people were obviously happy. So happy in fact that their collective euphoria ultimately influenced the fashion of the time. The era came to be defined by the emergence of vintage fashion, and as you can see from these pictures, it still looks awesome over 90 years later.

Beaded cape and fringe flapper gown reproduced for the Josephine Baker role in "Cotton Club 1926"

Step back in time with our comprehensive guide to 1920s fashion for men. Discover the iconic styles and trends of the roaring twenties era.

Ken Burns latest PBS series, Prohibition, examines how a ban on alcohol in an alcohol-loving society ever came to be passed in the first place, and how its enforcement made it inevitable that it could not stand.

Cloche hats weren't just for winter. Summer beaded head pieces were essential 1920s accessories. . . .