Before the start of the Great War, people were wrapped in narrow-length hobble dresses, which were a severe hindrance to walking and trussing in corsets. Wide-brimmed hats were often rather fashionable, so one had to wear one, whatever the cost. That was women’s fashion in those days, regardless of social or political status. Then came the ‘directoire’ look in 1914, the high waist that permitted trendy women to go free, thus having more independence with their movements. However, after the First World War broke out and carried on for four long years, it wasn’t just food that came in short; it was clothing-making supplies. Because of this, the ‘directory’-styled clothes had to give way to more organized women’s Wear. The elaborate ad special look the ‘directory’ afforded had to be finished. Because of the essence of their jobs (the tasks left behind by the men who went to war) and the lack of supplies, women had to create simpler garments and even skirts. Gone were the hobble skirts that were so big in women’s Wear when they rolled in in 1916. The A-line skirts were in their place, imitation of the military dress. The Patriots especially liked this style. It became incredibly famous in time. The once long hemline skirts had been shorter. It wasn’t simply a case of copying military uniforms or allowing more freedom of movement. Shorter hemlines are also a comment on how to get hold of clothing materials was becoming a rather costly endeavor as the Great War advanced. Not just did women’s Wear suffer every day. And in the evening, dresses had to be shorter. When there was a limited amount of wool, women took a make-to-wear attitude — reworking old garments, adjusting them to their desires, and having fresh ones last longer. People began to donate to looser clothing. In addition to the A-line skirt, woman residents have copied looser-fitting jackets favored by women in service. However, not all women were able to adjust to the shifts. Conservatives hated the innovations that women’s dress had gone through, including wearing skirts and trench coats. Some also considered these ‘manly suits’ difficult to wear. Among these women was Dorothy Lawrence, a WWI writer. But though some of them abhorred them, women felt that wearing skirts was very liberating. They enjoyed the independence they were granted, wearing breeches. However, wearing women’s pants during the war is inappropriate. The men came home again, and their female colleagues were once again haunted by their household responsibilities. As far as women are involved, the Great War has forced societal reform. This gave rise to the ‘flapper’ style that became famous in the 1920s. Trousers brought women a new height of equality. And because they tasted it, they weren’t able to let it go again.