Question

What was the effect of the way in which women’s clothes were designed?

Answer 1

The revolution in women's garments began from the inside out as women discarded corsets in favor of the new brassieres. Bulky knickers and long drawers were replaced by more comfortable bloomers, which later evolved into panties as the decade progressed. Stockings, which had formerly been heavy black wool, were now beige in color and made of lightweight rayon and silk. Shorter hemlines which displayed the leg up to the knee led to the manufacture of patterned stockings with fancy embroidery, meant to be seen.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) the clothing was difficult to put on.

The effect of the way in which women’s clothes were designed was that the clothing was difficult to put on.

We are referring to an excerpt of Chapter of the story "Wheels of Change," written by Darlene Beck Jacobson.

The excerpt says that since the early century, women's clothing seemed to design more for beauty and style, that for comfort and practicality. The story says that one garment, in particular, called the corset, was very difficult to use. It says that getting dressed was a real challenge.

The other options of the question were A) the clothing was considered proper, B) the clothing was very functional, and D) the clothing was not visually appealing.