Fashion
Would you ever wear a skirt so small that you couldn't even walk? Well, the women of the early 1900's did. It was called the "Hobble"skirt . It was so tiny you had to literally hobble to get around in it.
Other women of the early 19th century were quickly drawn to the Gibson girl look. It was inspired by a drawing. The illustrator's name was Charles Gibson. A tight corset was squeezed around their thin waist. Sleeves and skirts were not as full and boots and slippers with very high heels became very popular also.
Men wore striped trousers, a morning coat and a starched white shirt. Top hats and frocks were worn during this time also. At home men would wear lounge suits, tweed jackets and striped vests which went well with dinner jackets at night.

Automobiles began to become popular at this time. Special clothes had to be worn when riding in cars. Most of the cars did not have roofs so dirt and dust would blow all over you. They wore coats over their dresses or suits and women tied their hats on with very large veils.

Lowered necklines became the craze after that. One of these styles of dress would be the Tea Gown which was worn at home. Some people in 1900 dressed how they had for many years. Their clothes depended on their jobs. For example lumberjacks and cowboys were some of these people.

To learn more about fashion of the early 1900'click on the following sites:

http://www.ibiscom.com/gibson.htm
http://www.geocities.com/gibsongirls2001/paarticle1.html