An Average American Woman Is Not Size 14

The Flapper

While saying “The Flapper” may sound as though we’re being a little rude, this era proved to be amazingly iconic in the fashion world and brought a new meaning to body image and size.

When thinking of this era, it’s best to imagine Joe Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, and the exploits of those in The Great Gatsby.

The Flapper

In just a decade, tall women had gone out of fashion, and petite women had found their place.