Before the 20's, women NEVER cut their hair. A woman with short hair was assumed to be either 1) ill with a fever, or 2) a member of one of
those radical "dress reform" cults.
Ladies who bobbed their hair were taking a big step...
they were getting their hair cut for the very first time. The first young lady below seems to be thinking; "What have I DONE?"
But bobbed hair didn't mean that all ladies were tomboys. The feminine look was still popular in the 20's, complete with flowing summer dresses, large picture hats, and floral prints. Even though the dresses had straight,
boyish silhouettes and drop waists.
But look at that last picture!!! -gigggles-
"Heavens!!! That hussy ought to be ashamed of herself!"
In the past,
beach attire consisted of heavy wool suits with bloomers and stockings!
In the 20's.
the new tank top bathing suits were made of stretchy, lightweight knits, which made them extremely form-fitting. And they revealed a good portion of the wearer's arms and legs.
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Mmmmm, let's remember this, when we *pine for* the even older Good Old Days. :-) Wool suits to 'cool off'! And showing arms and legs, was a no-no! Mmm, the Good Old Days in the Good Old Summertime must have been HOT. Eeeeeek!!!
1920's Illustrations from Lisa's Nostalgia Cafe
boyish silhouettes and drop waists.
But look at that last picture!!! -gigggles-
"Heavens!!! That hussy ought to be ashamed of herself!"
In the past,
beach attire consisted of heavy wool suits with bloomers and stockings!
In the 20's.
the new tank top bathing suits were made of stretchy, lightweight knits, which made them extremely form-fitting. And they revealed a good portion of the wearer's arms and legs.
~~~
Mmmmm, let's remember this, when we *pine for* the even older Good Old Days. :-) Wool suits to 'cool off'! And showing arms and legs, was a no-no! Mmm, the Good Old Days in the Good Old Summertime must have been HOT. Eeeeeek!!!
1920's Illustrations from Lisa's Nostalgia Cafe
