The Teddy Girls
The Teddy Girls
“My world is just as smart as yours”, they said.
“My hair piled high is simply fashion , sly.
I am a well-bred, English girl who’s fed
the latest fashion magazines to spy.”
“My place a flirting, highfalutin’, sir;
My jeans now turned conspicuously dared.
To show the best part of the leg; demurs
to show less than Edwardian would share.
Our world might shock old Edward, I would say
but girls are more contemporary, now.
We’ve much more pride than in the hanky days;
we’ve noted we are not man’s slave, somehow.
The masculine lapel; the tailored coat
does give a flair; fair warning to the bloat!
Love it Jacqueline! You have written their sassy attitude portrayed in the photographs. Love how you ended it!! Thanks for taking part in the challenge!
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No longer slaves to men…women in war-torn England had to learn that when they went out to work in the factories, to drive the cars, to keep the economy going.
Well done.
K
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J, this is a delicious take on the Teddy Girls. It’s true about that post-WWII crowd, they were shellshocked by the war and grasping for an identity. I love your details about showing a little leg, and the flair/bloat cracked me up.
I think you did a fine job of capturing their spirit! Amy
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thanks, everyone, for kind feedback…
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