For many years women have been told what to do and have been given a set of guidelines she should follow. Their hair was kept long and women traditionally had the lesser role in a marriage. During the 20's, all of this changed.
Women's Fashion
In the 1920's women worked to maintain a youthful look. Before this decade however, women strove to look older than their age. By 1923 the shingle cut was the most popular hairstyle. This hairstyle is typically worn flat and close to the scalp. Eyebrows were thinned and lips were painted to make the mouth look narrower. Tanning becomes increasingly popular during this decade as well. Before the 1920's women did not show their legs nor their bare arms. Although during the 20's dresses became shorter and often times sleeveless.
Changes in Family
Various social and economic changes reshaped the way families functioned in the 20's. The decline in birth rates have been steadily getting worse due to the wider availability of birth-control information. Technological advancements have also made household labor easier for families. Stores now carried clothes and food. As a result many housewives finished their responsibilities quicker and they could spend more time with their husbands, children, and favorite pastimes.