While the bob is now symbolic of the 1920s woman, the style first made waves in 1915, when renowned ballroom dancer Irene Castle chopped her locks for convenience and unwittingly sparked a major trend.






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Pin Stripe Gangster Moll Costume Small (Fits Adult Sizes 5-7) Medium (Fits Adults Sizes 8-11) Large (Fits Adult Sizes 11-13) Extra Large (Fits Adult Sizes 14-16) Extra Small (Fits Adult Sizes 2-4) Our Gangster Moll Costume features a black, double breasted, pin-stripe jacket with matching pants and tie. This chick is bad to the bone! Hat and Gun not included. Rating: (out of 2 reviews) List Price: Price: Add this to 100 bookmarks Share this on Bebo Submit this to Bitacoras...Read Full Story

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By Dan Fresh on  From 1920sfancydress.co.uk
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By myclothingreview on  From dresses.clothingreview.co.cc
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