1910s Women and Fashion
A gaining force in the world wasn't the only thing America was doing in the decade of 1910. America was being to show it's influences in the world as a threatening power. 1910 was called the Progressive Era, where a lot of manufacturing was starting up. Cars were being produced and men were being sent over to fight in World War 1.
Working conditions were very poor and people who did work were being worked for very little pay. On March 25,1911, 146 women were killed in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Because of poor working conditions and the lack of any water or fire extinguishing tools at the time, the fire sparked a whole movement for women. The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was created shortly after the fire.
Working conditions were very poor and people who did work were being worked for very little pay. On March 25,1911, 146 women were killed in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Because of poor working conditions and the lack of any water or fire extinguishing tools at the time, the fire sparked a whole movement for women. The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was created shortly after the fire.
Women's Fashion
As the start of the 20th century started to happen, women were still keeping their fashion simple. Long sleeved dresses that went past their ankles were very common among the women. They had high necklines and they wore hats or kept their hair pinned up on the top of their heads.
Women stayed home most days and took care of the house. When they weren't there, they were working in sweatshops making clothes. Soon, as men were sent off and women turned to work, they stuck to clothing that was easy to work in. These were shirt waists or tailored suits.
Women stayed home most days and took care of the house. When they weren't there, they were working in sweatshops making clothes. Soon, as men were sent off and women turned to work, they stuck to clothing that was easy to work in. These were shirt waists or tailored suits.