Hoop Skirts to Flappers: Eighty Years of CT Fashion

Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, this engaging lecture explores the dramatic evolution of women’s fashion from 1850 to 1930. Using highlights from the museum’s Costume and Textile collection, attendees will discover how women’s clothing transformed from the structured dominance of hoopskirts to the liberating styles of the flapper era. Join us for a fascinating journey through a pivotal period in fashion history, revealing how societal shifts shaped the garments women wore.