Silver Spoon: A Narrative Fiction

In the early 1900’s people covered up way more than we do today. Females (kids included) never wore trousers and they kept their legs hidden by wearing long dresses or skirts. Males on the other hand always kept their coats on, along with jackets and ties on, even in the hot weather, and people from every social class usually would wear hats when they were outside. In the 1900’s, everyone was very “formal” and showed as little skin as possible, but nowadays people like to show off their bodies and skin and wear clothes with holes in them, which were all definitely not formal attire.

After a few minutes, the dinner was ready to serve and everyone was excited to eat. Tante Lou brought out the food and sat down at the head of the table, Miss Emma on the opposite end, and Grant and his girlfriend sat next to one another. They began eating and the four made small talk while the yappy dog begged and pawed at Vivian’s legs. Miss Emma spoke

Women's fashion had undergone many characteristic modifications prior to 1750 and more so into the eighteenth century. Fashion trends were being set in the Old World, from France to England, and Colonial women were all too painfully aware of the need to adapt towards a sophisticated and up-to-date appearance.

'Pardon me, what's happening here? A moment ago Silver asked me if I wanted the usual for breakfast, something that he never did. Now he asked you what would you like to eat … and by the way, what are those don't-know-what pastries?'

Myrtle Wilson is a materialistic woman who wants the luxurious life of the upper class. “-when I married him. I knew right away I made a mistake. He borrowed somebody’s best suit to get married in-.” Myrtle’s condescending comments about her husband’s attire reveals her disgust for the frugality that George displays. Although she is not wealthy, she puts

Furthermore, in spite of women gaining independence they started to shock society by their rebellious fashion styles and attitudes. Their rebellious attitudes were shown mainly through fashion choices: hemlines got raised, more jewelry became worn, makeup got heavier and hair became shorter.1 According to the 1920’s Vanity Fair, these magazines allowed people to stay updated on Women’s Suffrage and fashion ideas. In the light of, 1920’s Vanity Fair, many of the images shown were of women’s fashion which consisted of ‘Flappers’ who were the progressive, sexually liberated woman of the 1920’s.45

“I-I-I just don’t… I just… Oh I don’t know, what did you have in mind.” Liz spit out.

There are instances when employees represent the company where following dress code is not as important. If one is trying to impress someone at dinner, one would feel comfortable in more casual attire and therefore make a good impression not only of themselves but of the company.

Reimer, we delved into the historical side of things. Being a history teacher herself, it was no surprise that Ms, Reimer was so knowledgeable on the subject — in fact, she gave me more examples than I could possibly use. After careful consideration, we came up with a timeline of specific groups that had used dress to broadcast their identity to the world. First on the list? The Roaring Twenties and the Flapper subculture. The 1920s, says Reimer, were “a party time for everyone. Everyone’s living the high life…there was a sense of rebelliousness.” This rebelliousness was most often personified in the “flapper girl” who, according to a June 1922 article in The Flapper magazine, wore “bobbed hair; powder and rouge on the cheeks; …low cut, sleeveless bodice; absence of a corset; high skirts” (“Announcing Flapper Beauty Contest”). However, this so-called “modern woman,” was more than just her appearance; Journalist H.L. Mencken echoed the sentiments of many when he wrote that the flapper was “foolish…and inclined to revolt against the precepts and admonitions of her elders” (W. Morris and M. Morris 215). Like many people of the time, Mencken reacted negatively to the sudden strength shown by women who had appeared submissive only years

Imagine life in 1940; a time of gangsters and the pop of fashion. Clothing was becoming a sign of wealth and social status. The more extravagant clothing you owned the higher you were in society. Women decided that being covered from head to toe with jewelry and diamonds and expensive cloth was “high

I stood up and cut each of my guests a piece and they each were enjoying their cake. That’s when, once again, Queen Marie and Poppy made eye contact, but this time they both stood. I was confused so I waited for them to say

Grandmother's and Aunt Henrietta's wardrobes consisted of the fashions of their day. There were the tucks, laces, ruffles, eyelets, and full skirts always becoming to each of them. Ruffles for petticoats were often 18 to 24 inches’ deep eyelet. These helped make the skirt or dress perfect. Ribbons and jewelry helped complete the ladies' fashions.

seen in a "dressing-gown of faded damask", that has been soiled over time by the

At the end of the 18th century there was one of the most significant events in the history of dress. Men gave up their right to all the bright, more elaborate, and more varied forms of clothing. They left all that to the women. Men abandoned their claim to be considered beautiful. They, instead, aimed at being useful in society.

This week, I forgot to get a few supplies at Diagon Alley. I didn't have a broom to fly there, I could not apparate until a later year, and the Hogwarts express will most likely not take me there alone. But before that, I had to ask someone (who was in another house) what supplies we needed. So grabbing a big handful of the silver floo powder, I tossed it into the fireplace, causing it to turn to an emerald green. I placed my head into the fireplace and as clearly as possible, shouted the house I wanted to go to. Instantly, my head found itself in that fireplace, with the other person waiting for me. I asked her what supplies we needed, and then I brought my head back up to my house once more.