The Flapper Dress Style is Still Liked by Many

The 1930s fashion saw the emergence of bold and unconventional women who more or less referred to as a flapper. This article focuses more on the type of dresses which were worn by women and the aesthetic values of the 1930s which they stand for. Woman in  a flapper style dress The boisterous thirties or the crazy stylish years are vital in the history of fashion. A lot of women during that particular time thought that these dresses came with a bit of a risk as they more or less showed off the leg from the cut. They were made to be out of shape just like that of shift dresses that come minus the sleeves. Women liked pairing them with nude stockings in order to improve the look of their bare legs and considered wearing a cardigan over it during chilly winter seasons. In those times evening flapper dresses were found to be made in sheer yet expensive fabrics with pretty details such as beads sewed on it and strings. Dresses which were worn by royal people before the flapper style hit the fashion scenario were generally created with expensive fabrics and that too with an intricate design. The fashion of flapper was extremely inclined by the French fashion. Flapper girls often appeared boyish due to their short hair style and simplicity. This particular dress was supremely designed for easy movement and better comfort and the basic structure was a bit ill fitting. Bare Arms Flapper dresses during those times came with no sleeves on the shoulder leaving bare arms. The other complex patterns included dresses with sleek straps or halter style dresses. One would rarely find a dress which was strapless and had baring shoulders. Low Waistline One big feature was the low waistline that was dropped till the hips. This particular fashion was “talk of the town” during those times as women were more concerned about the look of the dress instead of their own appearance. The low waistline feature became the fashion fascination of many women. Risen Hemline The hemline was reduced and raised above the knees which let flashes of women’s legs to be visible when they danced or walked down the street. Women also tried other stylish dresses that came with a hemline dropping below the waist. The very popular styles liked by women were uneven and ruffled hemlines. Accessories Accessories like broaches, jewels and rings looked stunning when added to flapper dresses. Blunt or boy like hairstyles was much in vogue. Contrasting or matching shoes were worn with these dresses and the makeup was kept bit heavy with eyes finely lined.

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