Bare skin was fast becoming one of the most popular trends - whilst in previous decades the focus was on covering as much as possible whilst still retaining an exaggerated hourglass look to show of feminine curves, the new way of thinking in the 20's had created the polar opposite of trends - loose fitting clothes shielded the curve of the waist, but in balance, there was so much more skin being shown - sleeveless, high hemmed and backless garments allowed for the beauty of the curves of ankles, backs, necks and arms to show through, showing femininity but also I think power in the way that they didn't need tailored garments to show off their curves any more; it was their choice to show what they wanted to.
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It wasn't just happening in the confines of the Fashion world - Jean Patou (french designer well known for going against the grain and creating a sporty, almost anti-flapper look) created a sleeveless sweater for tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen - it was feminine, with a scoop neck and bare arms and pleats, but still had a powerful look with the strong shape.
(Source: awhitecarousel.com) Suzanne Lenglen playing the championship in 1925
Designers took note of this trend and soon plunging backs on draped dresses were appearing everywhere, particularly in eveningwear.
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