Erika Chavez Fashion History Photo Source Many are the reasons why history marked a drastic change for many men and women during the 1900's.
Some examples concerning the change for women are their dresses, shirts and skirts.
The history of fashion on the American Vinatage Blues home page shows some of these incredible garments many of these womem wore. Some skirts were so narrow that it was nearly impossible to move. You could just imagine how hard this was for them when they were out for a walk, for example. On the other hand men were out to war during this time and their women stayed back at home to run the factories, according to the history of fashion of the American Vintage Blues home page. As women's independence increased, so too did their levels of activity and their desire for practical shoes.