It’s no secret that fashion, like beauty standards, is cyclical. Now you can hear the Y2K style, silvery shadows, slick hair from every iron, and we’re usually silent about the eerie delicacy from scratch. But we wanted to go back and see how the idea of what a woman should look like has changed in the USSR.
1920s
To say that fashion and looks were not at the forefront in the post-revolutionary era is to say nothing. Later, preference was given to short haircuts, simple silhouettes that did not emphasize the figure in any way. And on the face only lips and eyebrows served as bright accents. But at the same time, women were no longer ashamed of their bodies and were free to show their bare arms or legs.
1930s-1940s
In the 30s, the fashion for fullness is back. The woman was seen as a comrade and friend rather than a sophisticated muse, so full arms and legs showing her ability to work and wide hips as a sign of procreation could still be found on the streets. Also in 1931 TRP standards were introduced, in which women passed on an equal basis with men. In wartime they did not think about the standards, all the forces went to something else.
1950s-1960s
Oddly enough, in the post-war years, plumpness came back into fashion. This was not seen as something shameful, but rather welcomed. The state sent workers to sanatoriums, and a set of several kilograms was considered the norm. However, unlike previous years, women started to wear dresses that emphasize the waist and heels. And you can meet on the beach in a bikini. In the mid-50s, the first salons where girls could get their hair and manicures started began to open.
1970s
In the 70s the fashion for fullness began to fall, now thinness is the new standard. Everyone wanted to try on “alien” images, and here everything depends on wealth. Someone could afford the clothes smuggled into the country, while others had to master the art of sewing. Women are no longer ashamed of their beauty, trying to emphasize it, and our mothers and grandmothers still smell perm.
1980s
Shine, shine and shine again! Repetition of the Western style and relaxation has come into fashion, so strict hairstyles have become a relic of the past. Women began to wear trousers and jeans more often and to pursue their dream of a slim, athletic body.
Source: People Talk
Errol Villanueva is an author and lifestyle journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for exploring the latest trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness, Errol’s articles are a must-read for anyone interested in living a stylish and fulfilling life.
