From comparing women to animals and treating them like second-class citizens, these very real vintage advertisements show what societal expectations were like for women not that long ago.

In the 1920s, some women's lives radically changed through the introduction of new rights and jobs. The 19th Amendment was ratified in August 1920, and some women voted in the November 1920 election.

In addition to using devices like this, women would hide bottles of liquor in their socks or under their jackets to smuggle alchohol during Prohibition. Kirn Vintage Stock/Contributor/Corbis via ...

The 1920s brought huge changes for women. During World War I, they proved to society that they could handle the jobs left by men who'd gone to war; the right to vote helped solidify some women's ...

One collector was lucky enough to score repeatedly. The dedicated thrifter took to Reddit to show off their collection of vintage bags. In a post shared to r/ThriftStoreHauls, the committed shopper ...

If you want to go the extra mile, consider adding a personal touch with a customized gift, such as an initial necklace from Foundrae, embroidered sweater from Lingua Franca, or a cheeky ...

“It looks great with high-waist pants,” she adds, “and feels kind of vintage.” Scott’s second-favorite black T-shirt is this V-neck from Madewell. “Madewell tees are so soft and work ...

While there once was a time when women in search of a utilitarian or technologically advanced timepiece had to turn to the best of men's watches to fulfill their functional and aesthetic needs ...

The 49-year-old Massachusetts native opted for baggy jeans, a blue ripped knit sweater and a warm green coat as she strolled ... January for complaining about women in athleisure and walking ...