The choice of clothing was mostly from the late 1920s and early 1930s. The United States had just gone through the Great Depression, and the Wingfield family is being supported by solely Tom alone. As a result, it is unlikely they’d be able to afford to wear the newest fashions. In the 1920s, women favoured V-shaped, boat-shaped and low round necklines, with sleeves in the style of kimono, raglan, dolman, long inset gathered into cuffs. Skirts were mostly straight or flared, ending at the ankle, mid-calf or just below the knee.
Trimmings such as fur, embroidered ribbon, beaded and sequined embroidery and fabrics like silk and wool jersey, crepe-de-chine, silk georgette were popular. As well, colours like bright, emerald green, acid yellow, royal blue, purple or pale and natural and accessories like large hats with drooping brims, brimless cloches, short gloves, small bags with chain handles, lightweight shoes were also in style. In conclusion, women attempted to achieve a long, shapeless, low waist, no bust, and short skirt silhouette. In the early 1930s, women attempted to achieve a slim and narrow silhouette, characterized by longer skirts and natural waist, as well ...
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Trimmings such as fur, embroidered ribbon, beaded and sequined embroidery and fabrics like silk and wool jersey, crepe-de-chine, silk georgette were popular. As well, colours like bright, emerald green, acid yellow, royal blue, purple or pale and natural and accessories like large hats with drooping brims, brimless cloches, short gloves, small bags with chain handles, lightweight shoes were also in style. In conclusion, women attempted to achieve a long, shapeless, low waist, no bust, and short skirt silhouette. In the early 1930s, women attempted to achieve a slim and narrow silhouette, characterized by longer skirts and natural waist, as well as wider shoulders. Necklines were low and cut away from neck, and ties and scarves were popular accessories. Skirts were slim and clinging, and fabrics like silk and wool crepe, silk georgette, satin, panne velvet, organdie became popular. Trimmings mostly revolved around top-stitching, contrast fabric insertions, large buttons and popular colours included two tone combinations (ex. Black and white, brown and cream, navy and white). Accessories included small hats worn at an angle, gauntlet gloves, clutch bags, silk stockings, shoes with high heels. The late 1930s were characterized by slender, small hips, natural waist, and wide shoulders silhouettes with short puffed sleeves. Shirts were usually flared with an inverted pleat, and fabrics like silk georgette, lightweight linen and wool, wool tweed. Lace collars and cuffs became popular trimmings, and colours such as ivory, mustard, gray, navy blue, brown, black became popular as well. In the 1920s to 1930s, men usually wore wool or tweed jackets fitted to the waist, with narrow shoulders and single or double-breasted fronts. Patch pockets and flap pockets were popular, as well as fitted waistcoats which were single breasted, collarless, and with high fastenings. These often matched the jacket, but sometimes are not worn, or replaced with knitted waistcoat or sweater, and worn with shirts with collars. Colours popular in the 1920s included pale blue, brown, green as well as light colors like cream light brown, beige, were popular, with brighter colors reserved for knitwear. There were gradually replaced by colours such as beige, grey, brown, and light blue, with brightly coloured accessories in the 1930s. Trousers were mostly straight, possessing narrow hems with turns-ups and center creases. Pant hems became wider near the end of period, made from cloth matching the jackets, although grey flannel became popular.
