Cocoon fur coats and fringe wraps. Cloche hats and short bobbed hairstyles. What colors were popular in the s? What were the most popular clothing colors of the s? For women: peach, grey, blue, rose, yellow, sand and black. For men: navy, grey, green, brown. What did dresses look like in the s? Day dresses had a drop waist, which was a belt around the low waist or hip and a skirt that hung anywhere from the ankle on up to the knee, never above.
Daywear had sleeves long to mid-bicep and a skirt that was straight, pleated, hank hem, or tiered. Hair was often bobbed, giving a boyish look. What fads were popular in the s? Fads: One fad that swept the nation were dance marathons.
Mah Jongg was very popular during the Twenties. Along with some of these cool fads, there were also a few weird ones such as flagpole sitting. Crossword puzzles were also very popular during the Twenties.
How did they do their hair in the s? The bobbed haircut was one of the most popular hairstyles in the s. During that era, women who wanted to soften their look and style their hair used their fingers to create waves -- thus, the finger waving technique was created. Finger waving, as the name implies, curls the hair using your fingers and a comb.
What was popular in the s? For an evening occasion, the dress was much more interesting. Only the most expensive had fringes sewn on by hand. Women for the most part wanted to be elegant. Again, the hem rested just below the knee. Hosiery and shoe manufacturers were now in the big league for fashionable women swear. Major stocking brands like Holeproof Hosiery adopted the flapper look in advertising, beautifully drawn by artist Coles Phillips.
Rayon, or artificial silk was the most common fabric for stockings by But for evenings, silk stockings were the most sought after. A respectable girl would use a garter belt to keep her stocking tops out of sight beneath her dress. A vivacious flapper on the other hand, would roll them down to just above the knee and hold them there with knee garters.
This was also briefly a swimwear trend, though not really practical for splashing about in the water. They were comfortable and pretty. Dressy shoes for evenings had either chunky Cuban heels or slender Spanish heels. Shoe designers exposed more of a girls foot too. This was achieved with various T-strap design. Straps could be buttoned to the side, often with very fashionable looking stones. You could never have too little.
Jewelry was Art Deco in theme, from bracelets and headpieces to powder compacts and cigarette cases. Feather boas were popular however, though considered a tad common. Many women would adopt the look by pulling their hair back to the nape of their neck and wind it into a chignon knot. Even French designers like Coco Chanel, all reached for the scissors. Young women were more inclined to cut their hair short.
Now, gloves have always been a trademark of elegant women who wanted to pinpoint their culture. Extra-long black satin gloves will fit almost any dress color out there. You can also be creative with the accessories. Some suggestions might include a plastic cigarette holder, stockings, and a garter. If you are going for a garter, how about adding a flask to it? Not only will you look fantastic, but you will impress all men out there when you offer them a drink from your garter!
Whatever era it is, we are sure of one thing — women love jewelry! That was true in the s, and it is every bit as accurate now. As for the jewelry picked by females of that era, they knew how to pick the right pieces. The main thing to consider is that the dresses flapper wore always agreed with their jewelry. You can never go wrong with a long pearl necklace around your neck. That emphasized classiness and style, and the same is true for bracelets.
Going with art deco jewelry can be the right move, especially if you combine the pieces well. It might be wise to choose stud earrings, but dangle pieces can be a smart pick, too.
Here is a good trick — it is possible to get some jewelry that fits the era in accessory sets available on the web:. Women could access makeup long before the s, but this period brought an important change. It was then when people started seeing females with their makeup on even during the day. Instead, it was perfectly okay to use makeup if you are going for a walk in the middle of the afternoon. Apart from the makeup, the period brought another important trend. You could rarely see a s flapper without plucked eyebrows.
These women took care of themselves and knew a lot about how to do that. Whatever the type of party that you are going to, here are the two principles to consider during the selection process — comfort and movement.
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