Fashion History

Fashions of the Twentieth Century

1900-1910

!   Gibson Girl Look !   Shirtwaist

blouses !   Hats- enormous

with birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.

1900-1910

Men

!   Formal wear !   Frock coats !   Spats !   Hats

1911-1920

!   Hobble skirts- women’s legs revealed for the first time!

!   Narrow shape

1911-1920

!   Men

!   Simpler form of dress more popular

1920’s

!   Flapper

!   Sportswear introduced

1920’s

1930’s

!   Era of elegance

!   Bias cut

!   Cowl neck

1930’s

1930’s

!   Men

!   Double breasted suits

!   Wide lapels

!   Shoulders broadened

1940’s

!   Separates introduced that can be mixed and matched

1940’s

Bobby socks, pleated skirts

New Look

!   Full bust lines

!   Tiny waists

!   Full skirts

1940’s Men

1950’s

1950’s

!   Full skirts and strapless dresses

1960’s

!   Chanel Suit

!   Pillbox hat

1960’s

1960’s

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1960’s

!   Mini Skirts

!   The Mod Look

1970’s

!   Pantsuits, wide legs with large cuffs/ bell bottoms

!   hip huggers

!   Pants for women became acceptable in the work place.

!   Long pointed collars.

1970’s

1980’s

1980’s

!   Athletic wear more popular

1990’s

!   Doc Martens replaced athletic footwear

1990’s

!   Retro look

1990’s

!   Platform Shoes

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