Fashion History Fashions of the Twentieth Century
Gibson Girl Look –Shirtwaist blouses –Hats- enormous with birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.
Men Spats Formal wear –Frock coats –Spats –Hats
World War I Hobble skirts- womens legs revealed for the first time! Narrow shape
Men Simplier form of dress more popular
1920s Flapper Sportswear introduced
1920s
Chanel Fashion Influence from 1920s until World War II Resurfaces in 1954 Little black dress Tweed Suit
1930s Era of elegance Bias cut Cowl neck Ginger Rogers
1930s
Men Double breasted suits Wide lapels Shoulders broadened
1940s World War II Separates introduced that can be mixed and matched
1940s Bobby socks, pleated skirts
New Look Christian Dior Full bustlines Tiny waists Full skirts
1940s Men Casual!
1950s Donna Reid or I Love Lucy Look
1950s Full skirts and strapless dresses
1960s Kennedy Era Chanel Suit Pillbox hat
1960s Aubrey Hepburn Look
1960s Hot Pants Jeans
1960s Mini Skirts The Mod Look
1970s Pantsuits, wide legs with large cuffs/ bell bottoms hip huggers Pants for women became acceptable in the work place. Long pointed collars.
1970s
1980s
Athletic wear more popular inspired by the movie Flashdance
1990s Doc Martens replaced atletic footwear
1990s Platform Shoes
1990s Retro look