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Fashions of a Decade examines the distinctive style shifts that marked the 1930s. Lower hemlines and broader shoulders signaled a confident silhouette, while new synthetic fabrics made garments lighter and more affordable. At the same time, the era introduced a heightened interest in fitness, health, and personal beauty, influencing how people dressed and perceived themselves. This work traces these trends and places them within the broader cultural and historical currents of the decade.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Maria Costantino
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