The Ladies Behind the Costume By: Sara Robertson
Flapper Fashion Make-Up – Bright lips – Heavy eye shadow
Flapper Fashion Hair: – shoulder length or higher – Bobbed – Feather headbands
Flapper Fashion Clothing – Higher hems – Drop-waist – Loose-fitting dresses – Fringe – Long beads – Large earrings
Behaviors Most married with children Tried to attract men Modern Danced Smoked Drank Went out without chaperones Drank more than when alcohol was legal Entertainment: – Jazz clubs and Vaudeville shows
Zelda Fitzgerald Born: July 24, 1900 “icon of flapper lifestyle” Feared a baby would ruin her life Married F. Scott on April 3, 1920 Had a baby in 1921 – Francis “Scottie” Marriage had problems
Zelda Fitzgerald Changed behaviors aspiring ballerina Became mentally damaged Diagnosed with schizophrenia Died: March 10, 1948
Clara Bow Born: July 29, 1905 Actress- silent film era Starred in numerous movies: – 1926: “Mantrap” – 1926: “It” Died: September 27, 1965 – Heart attack “Ultimate symbol of the flapper”