During World War I many women had jobs, and their clothes needed to be more practical. They began wearing shorter skirts and bared their legs. Soon they began wearing trousers. The lively outrageous flapper style of the 1920s included lower waistlines, long necklaces and short hair. Men’s suits became looser and were worn with a long tie.
During the 1960s, women wore miniskirts, and jeans and T-shirts became popular with both sexes. Women’s shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and flat forms (shoes with a thick sole and high heel). Since then, fashion shave continued to change rapidly, and young people, especially, are quick to wear the latest style.
True or False?
1. During 1960s, men and women liked to wear T-shirts.
2. Women wore jeans in the sixth decade of the 20th century.
3. During World War I, women needed useful clothes.
4. Young people are quick to wear the latest styles.
Questions
5. Why did women begin wearing trousers?
A. They wanted to look lively and outrageous.
B. They were fighting for greater equality between the sexes
C. They wanted to wear clothes that are useful for their work.
D. They didn’t like wearing short skirts.
6. What does the word “suit” in the first paragraph mean?
A. fashion B. style C. dresses D. pieces of clothing
