Flappers of the Roaring 20s
The flapper style of the 1920s was a huge shift from the Gibson Girl. They wore looser dresses with no noticeable waistlines, short hairdos, and hats or other accessories. During that time, the 19th Amendment was ratified, so women could vote, leading to a change in fashion and lifestyle.
Flappers of the Roaring 20s
Margaret Gorman
Margaret Gorman was actually Miss America in 1921. At the time, people thought she had the ideal body type, which was boyishly lean and long. This was a total shift from that hourglass figure in the previous decade!
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Margaret Gorman