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I thought the section regarding women was interesting because during the 1920's there was a 'boyish' look. Some women wanted to be thin, and the dresses were 'straight cut' - curves weren't the 'in thing' during the 1920s.
So I was kind of amazed that the androgynous look of the 1920's wasn't mentioned...certainly way before the 'Twiggy' look that the article brought up.
So I was kind of amazed that the androgynous look of the 1920's wasn't mentioned...certainly way before the 'Twiggy' look that the article brought up.
From Wiki: FlapperIn addition to their irreverent behavior flappers were known for their style, which largely emerged as a result of French fashions, especially those pioneered by Coco Chanel; and by the effect on dress of the rapid spread of American jazz and the popularization of dancing that accompanied it[17]. Called garçonne in French ("boy" with a feminine suffix), flapper style made them look young and boyish: short hair, flattened breasts, and straight waists accentuated it. By at least 1913 the association between slim adolescence and a certain characteristic look had already been made.