http://tirocchi.stg.brown.edu/514/story/fashion_twenties.html
http://mens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Men%27s_Fashion_in_the_1920s
As music and dance flourished in the 1920's, so did fashion. The traditional wasp waist gowns were now replaced with the chemise, a streamlined, straight, simple, and tubular dress with a dropped waist. However, this time period was best known for the flapper dress which was designed with fringed beads hanging over a slim fitting dress incorporated with a variety of different fabrics, such as beaded chiffon, lace, velvet, and sequins. The dress was actually made with a fringe design so that the flappers can shimmy when they danced. Low-waisted dresses with a narrow and dropping form on the bottom were a common style of dresses amongst the women as well. These types of dresses allowed women to kick up their heals and join in new dances like the Charleston. The most common types of shoes worn back then by the women were t-straps, oxfords, peep toes, and mary janes. The most popular type of hair cut at the time was the kind that resembled a short and boyish appearance which was worn with a headband or hat. The most popular types of hats were the turban and cloche hats. Cloche hats were deep, close-fitting and pulled down to the eye brows. Skull-caps were typical of the vamp style and were inspired by the east and silent films. A few extra accessories the women wore along with their clothes were pearls, gloves extended above the elbow, velvet scarves, fans, and regular envelope shaped evening bags.
Men's style in the time period mostly consisted of suits for both business related and celebration purposes. Suits were simple, with slim, unpadded jackets over wide-legged trousers. As for the ties, they were considered casual, whereas bow ties became more fashionable and associated to social gatherings.The fabrics and colors of the clothing in general became lighter and brighter than anyone had seen in years, reflecting the brightness of the music, theatre and good times.
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