Beaded drop-waist dresses, shoes with squared heels, hats that have a coy flirtatious flair, short hair called "the boy look", and a first-time taste of independence. The 1920s were the first decade that women really truly tasted independence. They had received the vote, and had been recognized as persons by the law. The fashions of the 1920s reflected that new found freedom and independence.
I went with some friends to see the Art Deco Fashion Exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver today. The exhibit contained clothing from Canada, USA and Europe from 1920 - 1930s. It had day wear, evening wear and everything in between. I loved looking at the purses, gloves, hats and shoes too. It reminded me of some of the items that as a child I would see in my Grandmother's wardrobe. I remember trying on a pair of her purple velvet shoes from that era. She did catch me trying them on. I thought she would get upset with me but she didn't. She just smiled at me and said that those shoes were one her favourites. She understood why I was attracted to them because she was too. That's a nice memory for me.
On another note, I have not been working out this weekend because I have been ill. Nothing too serious or contagious, but it's certainly something that has slowed me down for now.
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