Prior to the 1920s, women were expected to dress modestly. According to Fashion History Timeline (an online source that is about timelines of fashion), women wore tight corsets and full-length dresses that covered their bodies from the neck to the floor. They also sported petticoats underneath their dresses that were lined with lace. Evening wear consisted of a full-length dress with shorter sleeves and long gloves.  Approaching the 1920s, women started to express themselves through their clothing by wearing simpler styles that rose to popularity after World War 1 and the 19th Amendment. Plain frocks were worn during the day, which were composed of flowy material and a dropped waist, and every young woman had her hair sheared into a “bob” – usually topped with a cloche hat.  This era not only represented simpler styles but also a more active and free lifestyle as “flappers" – women who danced at night clubs. Their style was contrasting to the simple, normal day wear. Flapper dresses were flashy, in vivid colors embellished with glass beads, fringe, and sequins that would shake to the jazz music.