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Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards… | Richard avedon, Charleston dance, 1920s fashion

Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards. They showed their ankles and knees. They cut their hair in short man-like bobs and wore makeup. Women like flappers gained a boost of confidence, so they could now enjoy the activities they wanted to participate in. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, french fashion designer, popularized the new look not only in France but America as well.

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These Fabulous Facts About Flappers Prove they Made the 20s Roar - History Collection | 1920s aesthetic, Roaring 20s, 1920s fashion

The 1920s was a decade of rapid change, and societal values – particularly among urban elites – quickly shifted from women being expected to be wives who are subordinate to their husbands to women valuing independence and breaking the rules. In other words, many young women became flappers. 36. Flappers…

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