Flapper 1920s photographs

A young lady photographed in New York City, 1925.

sassy: adjective ˈsa-sē impudent, lively, spirited, vigorous, distinctively smart and stylish, showing no respect for people in authority, saucy, pert, confident, chic. "This picture is hanging in my local sandwich shop. Owners parents were definitely old school cool." –Shared by CousinDan

Welcome back for part two of my experience making a 1920s costume! Now that my dress is made, it’s time to start accessorizing! This week, we’ll start at the top. Of my head, that is ;) And not onl…

Louise Brooks wearing Chanel gown

The Twenties The decade of the 1920s was an era of vast change; women shocked their men as the hemlines gradually rose, reaching the predominantly mid twenties flapper style. The American dream dominated an age rich in entertainment, full of crime and prohibition. Makeup became popular and the…

In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and

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.

by Maggie Burch Having begun with the end of World War I and having ended with what would become a worldwide financial crisis, the 1920s were a time of significant social and economic change. As a …

They are like little time capsules from each corner of the world.