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When speaking of 1920's fashion, the first image that comes to mind is oftentimes the fringed flapper dresses and feathered headbands that were commonly worn by flapper girls during that era. However, that was not the only fad of the day. The 1920's had its shar ....

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.... almost 1929 when they finally plummeted back down to the lower calf. It may surprise you to learn that in the 1920's, a lot of clothing was still made at home or by tailors and dressmakers. The brand-name, ready-to-wear industry didn't really exist until the 1930's. Therefore, many women obtained patterns that would allow them to create their own clothing out of fabrics such as wool, silk, linen or cotton. There were also two important ethnic influences on the fabric and prints of the 1920s. One of those influences was Chinese, whose culture inspired several kimono styles, embroidered silks, and the dominance of the color red. The other influen ....