While we may think of the 1920s as a traditional era, the truth is that it was actually a time in which many things were changing. This is just as true for fashion as for many other things.

The influence of the First World War changed women’s role in society, which resulted in changes in their attire. Shorter skirts gave them more mobility, and women began wearing sportswear. The emerging women’s rights movement started to emphasize a more “boyish” figure. Women started to abandon the corset, and all-in-one lingerie grew popular in the middle of the decade.

Coco Chanel had a strong influence on womenswear during the decade, being one of the first women to cut her hair, wear trousers, and stop wearing the corset. French designer Jean Patou began designing sweater and skirt outfits that became very popular. Women typically covered their foreheads during this era.

Men’s fashion during the 1920s can be divided into two different categories. During the first half of the decade, they wore especially high waste jackets, often with a belt. Trousers were more narrow and straight, and often displayed the men’s socks.

During the second half of the decade, wider trousers became popular and suit jackets returned to normal. Double breasted vests became popular toward the end of the decade.The information doesn’t stop now. Keep looking: Paris Couture c.1968