These three photographs feature women modeling popular dresses, shoes, and hats from 1920. Women's fashions by 1920 were much more attainable for the average woman. As the styles got simpler, it became easier for women to make new dresses at home. Also, as more people flocked to the movies, the fashions of the stars heavily influenced what women wanted to wear. Hemlines rose to calf-length or higher, waistlines dropped, short hair became stylish, and hats became extremely popular.

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1			How did movie stars influence fashion and why would women want to follow the trends?
2			World War I ended in 1918. How might the end of the war influence fashion in America?
3			In 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was passed and women won the right to vote in America. How did this influence fashion?