1930s in Fashion

Evening dress by Worth, 1930

-Influence of sunbathing- emphasis shifted from the legs to the back
. back were bared to the waist- halter neck 
. skirt was drawn tightly over the hips as to reveal the shape of lower rear area
. armholes-enlarged/ decolletage-deeper/1st backless bathing costume

-Influence of sports- tennis/skating/cycling costume
. lengths of the skirt changed-shorter than knee-length
. skirt with wide flares





-skirt remained perpendicular, wider at the shoulders and slender hips (tall girls)
. small head with a small curl at the back of the neck
. day dresses- 10'' above the ground/ evening dress- reached to the toe, metallic lame, plastic sequins and glass beads

-Long sleeves/"butterfly" sleeve dress
-bolero

-Fabric:
. cotton/woolen/broadcloth/growing use of synthetic fabrics/metallic lame
-Accessory
. cloche hat= OUT/ small plate shaped hat= IN
-Madame Gres (silk jersey for evening wear)