Jewelry
1920’s Jewelry
After the First World War the new fashions for women were casual as well as sporty, and were not very well suited to the formal nature of precious stones. The Art Nouveau movement had already shifted the public's focus to appearance rather than cost so following the first world war there was a major trend toward non-precious jewelry. The 1920's Art Deco movement used strong colors and geometric shapes to convey the "modern" look. It used sleek, streamlined forms to convey elegance and sophistication. Jewelry materials... [1920's Jewelry continued]
Handbags
1920’s Handbags and Purses
Colorful beaded handbags were a feature of the 1920's. No woman would consider being seen in public without her beaded handbag decorated in beautiful motifs and often matching... [Read more]
Hats
1920’s Hats
1920's hats for women went from one extreme to the other. They started off the decade with wide brims and finished the decade with little or none. Shorter hairstyles facilitated... [Read more]
1920's Fashion
1920s Hairstyles
How to do Fingerwaves and other popular hairstyles of the 1920's. Fingerwaves (also known as water waves) and Marcel Waves were two of the most popular... [Read more]
1920’s Dresses
Beautiful coordinated and accessorized outfits were a feature of 1920's ladies fashions. Hats, shoes, stockings, handbags, dresses and jewelry all came... [Read more]
1920’s Shoes
1920's Ladies Shoes in Brown and BlackDue to the often muddy or dusty roads and sidewalks in the early 1900's, calf-high boots were commonly worn for protection... [Read more]
1920’s Fashion
Ladies fashions of the 1920's were quite colorful although you would never guess it from the black and white photos of the period. It is only through color... [Read more]
1920’s Hats
1920's hats for women went from one extreme to the other. They started off the decade with wide brims and finished the decade with little or none. Shorter... [Read more]