Between in the 1900s and 1920s, women’s dress went from seventeen layers down to four, and nineteen yards of fabric down to seven. You would think that the drastic reduction in material made clothing more affordable - and they did, except for one thing. Instead of three or four complete outfits for the typical middle

The Concise Illustrated History of 1920s Fashion and Style for Women. The trends, silhouettes, dresses, shoes, hats, hairstyles and makeup looks

Beaded cape and fringe flapper gown reproduced for the Josephine Baker role in "Cotton Club 1926"

Go to any office, coffee shop, or mall today, and you will see women lugging around bags that rival the size of carry-on luggage. A peek inside might reveal a cell phone, car keys, wallet, make up, receipts, energy bars, and a whole host of other gadgets and paraphernalia that are all deemed to be

Louise Brooks wearing Chanel gown

Costume Challenge The Roaring Twenties Dresses and Shoes shares antique and vintage photographs, ads and written history designed to inspire.