Ladies fashion in the 1920s was obviously and almost obnoxiously flamboyant and “out there”. The era of history of the 1920s is one that is so dramatic and theatrical, particularly in regards to fashion that there may be no other decade other than the 1960s that brought such profound change and bold fashion statements as the 1920s.
History
A 1920s Theme Party Takes Off With Great Period Outfits
It is not difficult to come up with images that will translate into a great 1920s retro party theme. From TV shows and movies to works of literature about that time in history, we have rich imagery about what we think life in the 1920s must have been like. And because 1920s fashion was so … Read more
1920s Hairstyles Let Women Show Off Sassy Style
To say that in terms of fashion in the 1920s, woman really stepped into the limelight is an understatement. In every possible way, 1920s woman’s fashions were bold, exciting, fun and creative. The hair stylists of the times caught on fast to the trends and created some of the most memorable and fashionable styles of the times.
1920s Fashion Was a Time of Great Social Change
In any era, fashion is a reflection of the times and what is going on in the culture politically, socially and economically. That influence is very evident in how post World War II society and the way culture was reacting to the new world they were living in was reflected in 1920s fashions at all levels of society.
1920s Fashion Meant Flappers, Jazz and Attitude
If there is an iconic symbol of the 1920s, it is the flapper girl. Being a flapper girl in that tumultuous decade was about more than just knowing how to dress and do the popular dances of the day. There was an attitude and a “modern” outlook on life that any flapper girl naturally possessed.
The Truth About Medieval Torture
We have a love hate relationship with the concept of what medieval torture was really like. On one hand, modern culture is predominantly against torture as a means to gain information or as punishment for crimes. Great pains are often taken to inflict punishment for even despicable and cruel crimes that does not impose undue suffering on the guilty.
Life of Peasants in Medieval Times
When we enjoy entertainment or festivals that celebrate medieval life and times, it is the life of royalty, traveling bards, monks of knights that are most often the focus of our attention. Few of us would want to celebrate the lives of peasants and surfs during the middle ages. There is good reason for that. … Read more
Medieval Foods
Many of the philosophies of how meals are taken and the types of foods that are suitable for a family meal that we hold today have their origins in medieval times. The image of a slovenly king eating a turkey leg with his hands makes for fun at a medieval faire but that image is … Read more
Medieval Castles – The Changing Look of Medieval Castles Over the Centuries
The narrow definition of what life was like during medieval times that comes from the entertainment industry is short sighted because it does not account for the fact that the middle ages was an extremely lengthy period in the history of civilization. From the fall of Rome to the birth of the Renaissance period spans some 700-800 years and the changes in culture and what civilization looked like during those centuries was dramatic.
Clothing in Medieval Times and Social Status
It should come as no surprise that during medieval times, a big indicator of where you stood on the social hierarchy was your clothing. Even today, clothes tell us much about where a person is in society. A bricklayer dresses much differently from a policeman and both dress very differently from entertainers or the wealthy … Read more
