political and social influences on fashion in the 1930's

Here is an outline of the varying factors that influenced what was fashionable and what people wore in the 1930’s.

Political and social influences:

World happenings: the Wall Street crash had a huge direct affect on what people wore in the 1930’s. Following this, even though it was in America it caused the way of dressing in Australia to become more conservative but feminine as it used to be before the roaring 20’s. Hemlines dropped to mid-calf for day wear and full length for evening. The waist line moved back to the waist, the mature feminine look was in. Men’s dress also became less youthful and more masculine, they were sharper edged and had noticeable shoulder pads.
The Wall Street crash meant that most people turned to movies as relief from the depression. As result, what actors and famous people wore greatly affected what was fashionable and therefore what people wore. People wanted to look like the movie stars especially in the way of evening gowns.
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