Skirting The Difficulty
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Skirting The Difficulty
I won t marry a man who can t look me straight in the eye Then wear them longer! Woman upset at the affect that her exposed legs are having. Date: 1925
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Affect Cloche Difficulty Exposed Legs Longer Marry Skirting Straight Upset Wear Wont 1925
EDITORS COMMENTS
Skirting The Difficulty: A 1925 Portrait of Determination and Defiance This evocative photograph, titled "Skirting The Difficulty," captures the essence of a determined woman's stance against societal norms and expectations. Dressed in a stylish cloche coat and a fashionable hat adorned with a fur trim, she stands with her back to the camera, her face obscured from view. Her legs, clad in a short skirt, are exposed, drawing the attention of a man in the background, who looks at her disapprovingly. The woman's expression is one of quiet defiance. She is unapologetic about her choice to wear a shorter skirt, despite the disapproval of the man and perhaps even broader societal expectations. Her arms are crossed protectively over her chest, as if shielding herself from the judgment and criticism that may come her way. The photograph, taken in 1925, was a time when women's fashion was undergoing significant changes, with shorter skirts becoming increasingly popular. However, this new trend was not without controversy, as some believed it to be immodest and indecent. This woman's decision to wear a shorter skirt, despite the disapproval of the man and perhaps even broader societal expectations, is a testament to her strength and determination. The man in the background, with his stern expression and furrowed brow, represents the traditional values and expectations that the woman is defying. His inability to meet her gaze directly speaks volumes about his disapproval and discomfort with the changing times. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the determination and defiance of women in the face of societal norms and expectations. It is a snapshot of a moment in history when women were challenging the status quo and asserting their right to express themselves freely, even if it meant skirting the difficulty and facing criticism and disapproval in the process.
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