Fashion In The 1920s

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by tailors and dressmakers. The brand-name, ready-to-wear industry didn't really exist until the 1930's. Therefore, many women obtained patterns that would allow them to create their own clothing out of fabrics such as wool, silk, linen or cotton. There were also two important ethnic influences on the fabric and prints of the 1920s. One of those influences was Chinese, whose culture inspired several kimono styles, embroidered silks, and the dominance of the color red. The other influence was the discovery of King Tut's tomb. This brought about an abundance of Egyptian fashions and accessories, including the snake bracelets that encircled the upper arm.
A large misconception about 1920's fashion is that, contrary to popular belief, women didn't always wear fringed flapper dresses with feathered hairbands and a long strand of beads.
There were many other styles of evening dresses that were commonly assembled using luxurious fabrics such as silk and chiffon. Some common ...

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