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Which of the following options is representative of the changes in clothing brought about by the First World War?

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Cravats
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Less colourful clothing
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Powdered wigs
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Crinoline
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Solution

The correct option is B Less colourful clothing
During World War I, women started working in factories where they found that their loose clothes hindered their work. Therefore, they started wearing small and narrow clothes according to their needs. The end of the war also brought about the Great Depression and people aresorted to sewing clothes out of potato sacks. This is why less colorful clothing styles were prevalent at the time. A crinoline is a stiff underskirt which was designed to hold out a woman's skirt. These were popular during the Victorian Era. Powdered wigs were worn by the royalty and the elites. This trend died down towards the end of the 18th century. Cravats were a popular item of clothing during the 17th century. They were pieces of fabric worn around the neck like a tucked-in shirt.

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