20th+century+clothing

By Olivia

During the early 20th century, clothing changed. Long skirts and puffy sleeves were no longer popular. Women wore shorter dresses, smaller hats, shorter sleeves, and lighter clothing. Instead girls wore knee length dresses, skirts and sweaters. Boys fashion changed more slowly. Knickers were still popular in 1923.The pants and work shirt that was popular during the 1890's for farmers and laborers was replaced by bib overalls in the 1930's.Though due to economic depression people had to were what they could get. During the Great Depression many people could only afford very simple clothing.