USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were some things people wore during the Harlem Renaissance?
A
Masculine look, cloche hats, flapper dresses, and evening day dresses.
B
Baggy pants
C
Skinny jeans
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Harlem Renaissance is still famous because of its dramatic change is fashion and style from the eras previous to it. Some of the popular fashions were the flappers, the masculine look, cloche hats, and evening and day dresses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renaissance fashion featured ornamental flourishes such as feathers and lace. Women’s dresses were full and flowing, while men usually wore garments with puffed sleeves and form-fitting waists over tights. Men wore berets and caps, and women wore berets, veils, or garlands in their hair.

Detailed explanation-3: -MEN’S FASHIONS – PEASANT CLASS A peasant man would wear at least a tunic or shirt, and breeches of some kind. He would also wear a laced-up or buttoned jerkin (vest) with or without sleeves over this, and some kind of hat with a biggins (coif) underneath to keep his shaggy hair out of his eyes.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the Renaissance, the chemise served as a blouse worn under a sleeveless bodice or under a corset. The chemise was basically worn under all ladies’ clothing during the Middle Ages. It kept the outer clothing cleaner by absorbing the perspiration and oils from their bodies.

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