1. 1920’s to NOW

2.  Revolutionized the fashion world.  With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob.  Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.

3. Women “The Flapper”  Waist line of dresses dipped to the hips  Tried to hide their breasts to achieve a more boyish look.  The look commanded power and equality. Men  Men’s clothing became more tapered.  Trousers were tapered at the ankle.  Fedoras were a fashion statement for the wealthy man.  Pin-striped suits

4. 1920's Flapper Video

6.  Great Depression lead to a drastic change for women.  No on had money for leisurely things like clothes and shoes.  Women entered the workforce.

7. Women  Wore a business suit.  Fitted skirts with slits on the side or back.  Jackets were fitted and had shoulder pads. Men Didn’t Change

9. How we incorporate it NOW… 1930's Video

10.  Country began recovering from the Great Depression and World War II  Men went to war, leaving the women to earn a living for the family.  Women worked by helping manufacture war materials.

11. Women  Encouraged to be conservative  Dresses were made without cuffs, collars and buttons.  Trying to save material to be used for the war Men  Jackets were double breasted with wide shoulders  Began to mix and match pieces  Suits consisted of a jacket and pants  Previously was a vest, jacket, and two pairs of pants.

14. With the 50’s came TEENAGE REBELLION. Think Grease or James Dean.

15. Women  Dresses were fluffed out with petticoats.  Hair was ratted and flipped.  Wore white Keds or saddle shoes.  Rebellious women wore pedal pushers. Men  Wore tight jeans  White or black shirt  Loafers or Converse  Leather jackets

18.  With the arrival of the Vietnam War came “flower children”.  People used their clothing to express their views on the war. MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR.

19.  Men and women both wore tight bell- bottoms that flared wide at the knee. Jeans included decorations like patches, painting and drawing on fabric was