The Effect of World War I on American Fashion
by Kendra Van Cleave, First published for the March/April 2005 issue of Finery By 1913, the characteristic Edwardian female silhouette, with its tightly corseted body and long skirts, had given way to a straight, high-waisted look that was thought to be more “natural” than previous styles. As the decade progressed, women’s fashions grew less restrictive, and flared skirts, loose jackets, and […]
