A Look at Women’s Fashion in Early 20th Century America

The 1920s and 1930s were a time of radical change, America was coming out of a recession, and there was a new sense of freedom and possibility. This was reflected in the fashion of the time. Women’s fashion in particular underwent a major transformation. Hemlines rose, silhouettes became more relaxed, and new fabrics and colors were introduced. These articles will take a closer look at the major trends of the time and how they reflected the changing role of women in society.