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Women's wear
The creation of Shirt waists, lingerie dresses, tea gowns, evening gowns and Kimono coats. -
Lingerie dress
Worn during daytime. White color, lace, and ruffles. -
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World War 1
Women's clothes were more comfortable. There was a short supply of wool and chemicals dyes. -
Women have the right to vote
The U.S ratifies the 19th Amendment. -
Rayon
Department of Commerce establishes the name Rayon for regenerated cellulosic fiber that had been called "artificial silk". -
Zipper
B.E Goodrich registers the trademark "zipper". -
The Paris Suit
Jean Paquin suit. Had fur trims, also included materials from mink, Persian lambs or silver foxes. -
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World War 2
Regulations were put in place restricting clothing manufacture and implementing rationing. Women take men's jobs. -
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The Sack Dress
Dress with an unfitted silhouette. Knee length. -
YSL Tuxedo Suit
The "Le Smoking" suit was a modern take on women's suit.