USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright dangerous. Now considered the first generation of independent American women, flappers pushed barriers in economic, political and sexual freedom for women.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flappers was a popular name given to women of this time because of what they wore. The constrictive corset, an essential undergarment to make the waist thinner, became a thing of the past. The development of new fabrics and new means of fastening clothing affected fashions of the 1920s.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Colleen Moore, Clara Bow and Louise Brooks were the 3 most famous flappers in Hollywood in 1920’s. They inspired the change for generations of young women to come, of how women were perceived and how they could act.