After the stock market crash in 1929, formal wear began to slightly revert back to how it was before the roaring 20s. Hemlines were back to ankle length and waistlines were once again higher. However, that didn’t necessarily mean that these styles were at all prudish. A sleeker silhouette of evening gowns that accentuate a woman’s curves and flared out at the bottom, were wildly popularised. Furs also became a staple for many society women.
Casual wear was widely affected by the great depression. The feedsack became a staple for many women. These were dresses made by farm women from recycled feed sack or flour bags. This style became so popular that women held national competitions to show off their sewing skills and they started to sell their leftover bags.
Joan Crawford was a huge fashion icon during this time for obvious reasons
women's fashion throughout the 1900s 