What were some negative aspects of the 1920s?
By 1929, there were many weaknesses in the American economy.
- The economic boom was faltering.
- Overproduction and underconsumption were affecting most sectors of the economy.
- Old industries were in decline.
- Farm income fell from $22 billion in 1919 to $13 billion in 1929.
- Wealth was very unequally divided in America.
Did they paint their nails in the 1920s?
Nail lacquer took off in the 1920s when French makeup artist Michelle Ménard partnered with the Charles Revson company, Revlon, as we know it today. The “moon manicure” was in vogue: Women kept their nails long and painted only the middle of each nail, leaving the crescent tip unpolished.
What was attractive in the 1920s?
The beauty ideal of the 1920’s had heavily defined eyes with dark eye-makeup. Kohl was used to line the eye and achieve an overall dramatic look. Also typical for the 20’s was the delicate and very red lips featuring an exaggerated cupid’s bow.
Why would people rouge their knees?
While dress hems would hit flappers below the knees, that part of the leg would usually expose itself while they Charlestoned inside dance halls. So by rouging them and rolling their stockings down, it only brought more attention to that illicit flash of skin.
How did flappers wear their hair?
Flappers with long hair would do different things to their hair to make it look shorter and more like a bob, like putting it into a bun. When they put their hair up to go out, it would be wavy with loose pieces of hair sticking out. If a flapper didn’t put her hair up, she would wear it down and curl it.
Why did everyone have short hair in the 20s?
1920’s. After the personal freedom allowed them during the World War 1, young women go out to work, get permission to vote, play sports and demand to leave the house unchaperoned. Many women with bobs would also choose to cover up their short hair with hairpiece pins called potstiches.
What accessories did flappers wear?
1920s Accessories to consider wearing:
- A cloche hat or sun hat for daywear.
- Headband, hair clips, tiara, or headpieces were evening hair accessories.
- Makeup – A ’20s face was painted with a little makeup such as lipstick, eye shadow, and rouge.