Flappers, by definition, are young women , not yet in womanhood, whose intent was to enjoy herself and break the rules. Throughout the project, I learned that Flappers were roaring through the 1920’s as independent women who just wanted to have fun. Flappers had just gotten the right to vote, and were still fighting for more equal rights on their part. They were women who wanted to be treated equally with men; they wanted to get rid of the double standards between the men and women. People thought the women were trying to be like the men, when really the women just wanted keep everything equal without having a barrier between men and women. Flappers were free-spirited, independent, fun, outgoing women who would smoke, drink dance, and not have care in the world in what others thought of them. …show more content…
It was a huge difference from the original “Gibson Girl”, that many were not used to. With their flashy attire, that could not be mistaken, they caught the attention of many, good and bad. The signature Flapper look consisted of knee length dresses, high heels, garters, head pieces, makeup, short hair, and bounded chest. They bounded their chest and cut their hair shorter, so that it was easier for them to go dancing and it wouldn’t get in the way. Many did not agree with what they were doing, but that did not stop them from having fun and having a good time.
Flappers were, and is still are a significant topic, because they were the start of women gaining their independence. Flappers declared their independence in a way that no one had thought of before, and that was by going against the rules; especially by