Fashion

Lots of pictures and short comments at this fashion site – be sure to check out the “cootie garages” hairstyle :-D

And, no gentlemen, this isn’t just for the ladies – check out the “zoot suits” for you -
Or for less formal wear, gentlemen, including your school clothes

and swimsuits -

A little wordy, but very informative article about women’s fashions in the 1920s -

And for an explanation of the reason for the women’s shoe style -

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Questions on Fashions –

13. What was known as a “locker” until 1926?

14. What fashionable attire of the 20’s would you not object to wearing today? Why?

15. What was the reason for the particular style of women’s shoes during the 1920’s?

16. What designer exerted a great influence on fashion because of the simplicity of ensembles, scarves and inexpensive jewelry?

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Men's suits image (Online Image) Available http://www.murrayonhawaii.com/nolan/oxford_suit.jpg, July 2006

Boy's attire image (Online Image) Available http://www.revampvintage.com/index1.html, July 2006

Bathing suit image (Online Image) Available http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~roseying/ids110/MENHIS.HTM, July 2006

Women's attire image (Online Image) Available http://assets.families.com/Encyclopedias/bbbb_02_img0068.jpg, July 2006

Women's shoes (Online Image) Available http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hallreis/detail?.dir=475e&.dnm=2ae0.jpg, July 2006