USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Flappers were a subculture of young Western women in the 1920s who wore short skirts (knee height was considered short during that period), bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flappers were young, fast-moving, fast-talking, reckless and unfazed by previous social conventions or taboos. They smoked cigarettes, drank alcohol, rode in and drove cars and kissed and “petted” with different men. Women move to cities and into the workforce, but stayed in traditional ‘women’s roles.

Detailed explanation-3: -A typical flapper chose dresses that were of a straight style, sleeveless, and often low-cut as well as short-about knee-length, which was rather scandalous at the time. She wore stockings, often rolled to below the knee; had a bobbed, or chin-length, hairstyle; and used cosmetics on her face in a bold manner.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flapper dresses were not often form-fitting (a style sometimes called a frock), but they were shorter than dresses had ever been and had beading that drew attention to torsos and hips. The fabrics were light and airy, which gave the generation a provocative look.

Detailed explanation-5: -For day wear, pleated skirts were the mainstay of most 1920’s women, flapper or otherwise. Evening dress was much more fluid and imaginative. Sequined fringe dresses were indeed worn, but were more often probably worn as a costume by dancers.