Ask Aunt Ruthie - FAQ on Fashions. This page contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers regarding fashions and styles in the 1930s time period. The questions are organized by sub-category as best as possible. Q: What kind of suits did men wear? A: Usually the suits were made of serge or tweed and were either double breasted or single breasted. Bear in mind that there was not a lot of money around in 1930 and beyond after the Depression. Jobs were not too plentiful so there were not too many people into fashion besides the wealthy. Gangsters were a breed of their own and dressed "natily" They wore well made suits, big fedora hats and long overcoats. I cannot really say that they influenced the dress code very much. Q: If we were getting dressed up in 1920s/1930s/1940s styles, what would we wear? A: The fashions in the 20's were slim line dresses and skirts and when one dressed up the lady would wear a cloche hat.
More: Outfits of the 30's were varied. Also see the answers to other questions below. Miss Moss · High school fashions, 1969. Fashion, Vintage High school fashions, 1969 i know what you’re thinking… are these more fashion snaps from coachella? No indeed! These are high school fashions in 1969 photographed by arthur shatz for life magazine. Subscribe to posts via Email arthur shatzFashionhigh school fashionlife magazinelife magazine archivessixtiesVintage Wednesday 20 April, 2011 Previous Post Next Post You Might Also Like Turned Out by Maya Thursday 17 November, 2011 glee Monday 31 May, 2010 creatures of comfort Tuesday 6 April, 2010.
Women and Fashions of the Early 20th Century - World War I Era - Clothing of 1914 - 1920. During the war, as men went off to fight, women took on jobs formerly filled by men. Women and girls who previously worked as domestic servants took on jobs in munitions factories, performed administrative work, took work as drivers, nurses, and farm workers. They volunteered for organizations like the Red Cross, and joined the military. Many of the occupations demanded the wearing of uniforms, including trousers. A military look crept into fashion designs as well with military style tunic jackets, belts, and epaulets. A new image of freedom and self respect led women away from traditional gender roles. Before the war, Paris led the world of fashion.
During World War I, people took to a plainer lifestyle. High school fashions, 1969. Ask Aunt Ruthie - FAQ on Fashions.