1910 - 1920 English History: 1910 - 1920 British Fashion (women)

Within this decade there were many fashion changes - radical changes included the hobble skirt and lampshade skirt.

The Edwardians became more adventurous with their outfit choices, expanding the horizons of fashion.

the main changes included:

- bodices became less boned so instead of them changing the shape of the Womans body, the bodice was there to support the body.

- suits for day wear

- asymmetrical draping techniques were used

AFTER THE WAR

- skirts above the ankle

- skirts full and tiered

- bat wing sleeves

- over drapes

- flying panal skirts

- wool and linen suits

- fabrics such as satin and silks

- washable cotton

- art deco inspired prints

- driving clothes

- smoking jackets

- 1915 military fashion became the norm with women which included tailored jackets.

COLOURS

- Purple white and green were used much more in 1912 to try boost women voters - the colours signified dignity, purity and hope.

FAMOUS DESIGNERS OF THE ERA

- Gabrielle Chanel (the creator of Chanel perfume)

- Paul Poiret

- Jacques Doucet

Reflection of the research

This research is to help me get an idea of what the different women of the decade wore compared to us in the present. Most of my work has been found over the internet so I may try add a bit more research from other sources such as Museums and Books as i feel this will develop my research a bit further.

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