fashion
...h was to become the ideal body type for the twentieth century.The roaring twenties: -As we learned in class, the twenties were times of great change. -The twenties were a period of escapism – It was the Jazz age and the decade of the flappers -It was a youthful reaction against the older generation that clung to traditional Victorian values. There was a breakdown of old habits. -There was a distinct clash between those who would not give up old ideals and attitudes and those who fought for new ways of life. -It was a period that broke down many national limits in fields such as finance, politics, media and specifically fashion -Coming out of the horror of the First World War, society exploded in a million different directions. -There was a loosening of moral standards and as a result, it impacted the way people approached life and the way people dressed -This was a period of sensational change, during which traditions were challenged, class barriers broke down and exciting styles in art, literature and music emerged. We have learnt about the cars and automobiles, the music, the art and the architecture of the decade. Now let us examine- the changes in fashion. -The incredible, rapid social changes are clearly illustrated by the fashion of...