The Great Depression of 1929 left little in America’s 1930s unchanged, including fashion. The crisis of the economy profoundly affected what people bought, and therefore, what they wore. What seemed to be overnight, the high- spirited, vivacious look of the flappers disappeared and, instead, mature sophistication became the mark of a fashionable woman. Looks were classless, ageless, and reasonable, all easy to wear and in affordable materials. Monetary hardships faced by Americans forced fashion back into a more conservative mode.
Clothing during the Depression was usually comfortable pants and tops that women already owned prior to the Depression, since most did not have the
look like Marilyn Monroe. Women stressed the smallness of their waists when dressing, and like what was done with corsets in the 1920s, busts and backsides were glorified as much as possible. Bathing suits, lingerie, and shorts were commonly high-waisted. When it came to shoes, high heels and fishnet stockings were a must for a pin-up (Buszek, 2006).
The Great Depression of 1929 left little in America’s 1930s unchanged, including fashion. The crisis of the economy profoundly affected what people bought, and therefore, what they wore. What seemed to be overnight, the high- spirited, vivacious look of the flappers disappeared and, instead, mature sophistication became the mark of a fashionable woman. Looks were classless, ageless, and reasonable, all easy to wear and in affordable materials. Monetary hardships faced by Americans forced fashion back into a more conservative mode.Clothing during the Depression was usually comfortable pants and tops that women already owned prior to the Depression, since most did not have thelook like Marilyn Monroe. Women stressed the smallness of their waists when dressing, and like what was done with corsets in the 1920s, busts and backsides were glorified as much as possible. Bathing suits, lingerie, and shorts were commonly high-waisted. When it came to shoes, high heels and fishnet stockings were a must for a pin-up (Buszek, 2006).
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