The Gorgeousness Of Margaret Gorman
There was one woman, in particular, called Margaret Gorman, who was the 1922 Miss America. This was a beauty queen whose body was worshipped for being considered the perfect flapper physique. Ironically, she also met the standards for The Gibson Girl look! Margaret Gorman is still highly regarded in modern culture for being an ideally slim and fabulous lady. Well, maybe among the older folks and fashion history fans alike.
The Gorgeousness Of Margaret Gorman
America In Crisis – The Humble Trends Of The 30s
But this affluent era of the 20s was doomed for a crushing downfall. The beginning of the 30s also marked the start of The Great Depression, when the stock market crashed and millions of Americans lost their jobs. As a result, the razzle-dazzle of the flappers evaporated, as dressing so smartly when people could not even put food on the table was highly inappropriate. Instead, fitted garments and dresses came in, along with humbler looks in general.
America In Crisis The Humble Trends Of The 30s
