The role of women from 1920s till 1930s

The role of women from 1920s till 1930s.

The role of women in fashion-based media was more conservative in 1930s than 1920s. One of the characteristics of women was being presented to a more feminine look such as women’s curves were being emphasized, skirts became longer, and clothes returned to being near the natural waistline and introduction of bra cup sizing.

Besides, women’s 1930s fashion was characteristically long and sleek. The flapper look of the ‘20s was now out, and a more sophisticated look–influenced by Hollywood movies–was in. More muted colors were popular, as were deep colors. Fabrics with prints in abstract or geometric patterns were also widely used.

As styles and colors were changing, the average woman’s tastes began to change too. Because the thirties was a decade where women began to have bigger roles in society, the way clothes were designed to fit was altered. In addition, the modern woman was no longer a simple, stay at home mom. Women now had more of a purpose; as a result, they had more places to go and more reasons to go out.

http://www.helium.com/items/2245216-fashion-history-what-women-wore-in-the-1930s?page=2

http://www.oranges-and-apples.com/2011/06/ffb-representations-of-women-in-fashion.html

References:
Helium.com, 2002-2013.Fashion history: What women wore in the 1930s.[Online] Available at <http://www.helium.com/items/2245216-fashion-history-what-women-wore-in-the-1930s?page=2>[Accessed 5 July 2013]

Franca, 2011.FFB: Representations of women in fashion magazines – an evidence based analysis. [Online] Available at: <http://www.oranges-and-apples.com/2011/06/ffb-representations-of-women-in-fashion.html> [Accessed 5 July 2013]