m i n d i n g m y l a n g u a g e | day twenty

It's impossible to imagine the sacrifices our ANZAC's made and today we remember them. There's a buzz in the air, an anticipation of a fun filled day to celebrate all that we have as a result of those very worthy sacrifices aforementioned. Keeping it simple is key, and today I'm keeping it very simple, with a little splash of colour added by my vintage scarf to cheer up an otherwise drizzly morning.
Fashion provided symbolic meaning throughout WWI and WWII, with many couturiers closing down due to fabric rationing. After WWI, the freedom from corsets and the emergence of the flapper era signified that constricting lifestyles were in the past and this was a time to celebrate liberation. Turning the tables at the end of WWII however saw the return to a conservative style of clothing developed by Dior's 'New Look' that dominated the 50's, all feminine cinched waists and full skirted styles, as a suggestion of a desire to bring back some control in a world that was rebuilding social expectations as a whole.
When we dress today, these factors don't even enter the thought process, it's a completely consumer driven enterprise and we're not necessarily given the freedom of choice we're led to believe we are entitled to. It's a whole new ball game.
Lest we forget.