A flapper was a young woman in the 1920s known for wearing short dresses (about knee-length), bobbed hair, and embracing a lifestyle that broke free from traditional societal constraints. Flappers were characterized by bold fashion choices such as sleeveless and low-cut dresses, rolled-down stockings, cosmetics applied boldly, and accessories like headbands, cloche hats, and long bead necklaces. They rejected traditional norms by engaging in activities like attending social events without chaperones, smoking and drinking in public, and being openly sexual. This symbolized the new freedom and independence women experienced after World War I and the ratification of women's suffrage in 1920.
The flapper culture was part of the broader social and political changes of the Roaring Twenties, representing a break from the conservative past with a more modern, carefree, and rebellious attitude among young women.
