A fashion historian, Raisa Britannia, analyzes the accuracy of Tiana's outfits in the Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog" set in 1920s New Orleans.
Tiana's day dress is mostly accurate, but the waistline is placed incorrectly. The fashionable silhouette of the 1920s was a straight line, with the waist at the hips, not the natural waist.
Tiana's iconic princess dress is not accurate for 1920s formal wear, having an hourglass shape with fullness at the natural waist, whereas 1920s dresses had a straight silhouette with fullness at the hips.
The historian then recreates both Tiana's day dress and her princess dress, layer by layer, explaining the correct undergarments, stockings, slips, and accessories for a woman in 1920s New Orleans.
The analysis also covers Tiana's shoes, gloves, jewelry, and hairstyles, providing a more accurate representation of what a woman in 1920s New Orleans would have worn.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "The Princess and the Frog" is set in 1920s New Orleans.
2. The 1920s was the height of the Jazz Age.
3. Cars and clothing in the background of the movie are from the 1920s.
4. The stereotype of the flapper girl with a fringe dress and short skirt is not accurate for the early 1920s.
5. The actual clothing worn during the 1920s was more modest and covered.
6. Tiana's yellow day dress in the movie is almost accurate, but the waist is in the wrong place.
7. In the 1920s, the fashionable line placed the waist at the hips, not at the natural waist.
8. Women's dresses in the 1920s were designed to be straight and column-like.
9. Stockings in the 1920s were typically made of cotton or silk and were purchased from department stores or mail-order catalogs.
10. Mail-order catalogs revolutionized the way women shopped by providing access to a variety of products delivered to their homes.
11. Stockings were worn above the knee and fastened with a garter.
12. Rolling up stockings was considered rebellious.
13. Women in the 1920s wore a chemise or slip under their dresses for modesty and to absorb sweat.
14. The slip was a practical layer that could be washed easily.
15. Tiana's apron in the movie is not accurate for a waitress's uniform in the 1920s.
16. Waitresses in the 1920s wore pinafores that covered the top part of the body.
17. Black hair trends in the 1920s included short, straightened hair styles achieved with hot combs.
18. Women in the 1920s wore hats, including cloche hats that were popular throughout the decade.
19. Tiana's coat in the movie is similar to a duster coat, which was popularized in the early 20th century.
20. Duster coats protected clothes from dust while commuting.
21. Tiana's iconic princess look in the movie is not accurate for 1920s formal wear.
22. In the 1920s, formal wear for women included drop-waist dresses with wide skirts.
23. Evening shoes in the 1920s were highly decorative and often reflected the Art Deco style.
24. Gloves in the 1920s were typically opera-length and made from satin or kid skin leather.
25. Jewelry in the 1920s reflected the Art Deco style, with long chains and geometric shapes.
26. The Marcel wave or finger wave was a popular hairstyle in the 1920s, achieved by sculpting the waves with product and fingers.
27. Tiaras in the 1920s resembled headbands and were worn low across the forehead.
28. Foreheads were considered unfashionable in the 1920s.