“The 1920s," published by Kathleen Drowne and Patrick Huber, details the proclaimed “glamorous” decade of the roaring twenties. Following the remnants of World War I, American society is becoming accustomed to the new world and way of life. The introduction of technology in households was gaining popularity throughout the nation, while some were appalled by the sudden shift and vowed to live "traditionally." Compared to the last generation, people were much more open to going against the moral code in most areas of life. Because of the prohibition that took place in early 1920, many did not care about opinions and rebelled by wearing what would now be considered modest but “revealing” clothing and purchasing bootleg liquor. The presidency of …show more content…
Beginning at the start of the decade, prohibition was put into action, and this obviously caused a national outburst. Lots of rebellion occurred, and lots of bootleg liquor was purchased. Before, women who openly drank were deemed prostitutes, as were women who would dress revealingly. This ideology was abandoned shortly after the chaos of the “dry years”. Opinions on fashion quickly shifted as women would wear more elegant and simpler fashion pieces, such as short skirts and thinner dresses. Men also experimented with new fashion, purchasing fancy and new tuxedos for as low as $55. Both men and women’s passion for fashion is, if not the key aspect of the decade as a whole, as one declares: “The carefree flapper has come to symbolize the flamboyant, reckless spirit of Jazz Age America” (Drowne #29). This daring statement epitomizes that the fashion of the 20s was one of the most important aspects of the period and shows the drastic change in how people began to gain individuality. To most, the 1920s will be known as a period of self-discovery and