After women won the right to vote in the 1920s, there was a cultural shift in America. A new movement of strong, independent, and outspoken women emerged. Women began expressing their independent identities by wearing jeans. Though deemed socially rebellious, jeans quickly gained popularity, representing women can too wear the pants and take on men's jobs. (Plus, they were comfortable and practical). Because jeans were only made for men, women had no choice but to buy men's jeans and alter them to their size.

During the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement was now fighting for African American women’s (and men’s) right to vote. In a time of rebellion and expression, again fashion was a symbolization of one’s identity, a way of raising one’s voice in a society trying to quiet it. African American women rocked natural afro hairdos and adopted bright-colored clothing including blue jeans, loose shirts, and beads

It has been a long journey for all women to gain the right to vote but it is a stepping stone that we now have the first female presidential candidate for 2016. In just a few days, America shall witness who will become POTUS. Will Hilary Clinton become the first woman president?

#BlackGirlMagic, African American Women didn't earn the right to vote nationwide until the 1960s