Fashion in the last two years of the 1910s began to transition towards the style of the archetypical 1920s straight silhouette. Following the war, the silhouette became slimmer by widening the waist and narrowing skirts, creating a barrel shape. Some wartime styles persisted through the last few years of the decade and into the 1920s with a few adjustments, such as the jumper-blouse with a skirt or suit. As women’s daily clothing continued on with the trend of comfort and practicality, extravagance slowly returned to evening wear, bringing back bright colors and ornamental decorations.
The lingerie dress was worn throughout the previous decades of the Edwardian era, as well as throughout the 1910s. While earlier versions were typically very lacy and frilly, lingerie dresses from the late 1910s were much plainer and started to move towards the iconic silhouette and styles of the 1920s…
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