Fashion has constantly been changing with time. Sometimes new trends come on the front and sometimes its the previous one's reverting back. Here is a review of the changing fashion trends over the century:
1920s..
During the 20s, fashion, particularly women's fashion, went through a prominent change. With the end of world war 1, women became more liberal. Although a lot of people continued wearing the conservative dresses with tightly fitted corsets, many younger women now made sportswear and loose-fitting clothing as a part of the post-war fashion. 20s fashion featured short skirts and dropped waistlines. Women bobbed their hair short to fit them under the popular hats and therefore embraced clothing for an increasingly active lifestyle.
During the 20s, fashion, particularly women's fashion, went through a prominent change. With the end of world war 1, women became more liberal. Although a lot of people continued wearing the conservative dresses with tightly fitted corsets, many younger women now made sportswear and loose-fitting clothing as a part of the post-war fashion. 20s fashion featured short skirts and dropped waistlines. Women bobbed their hair short to fit them under the popular hats and therefore embraced clothing for an increasingly active lifestyle.
1930s..
During the 30s, the feminine quality returned back to women fashion. The waistlines became more curved and the bust became more rounded accentuating the female silhouette. Empire-waist gowns became more popular. Fabric flowers and bows were often placed on the shoulders,mid-waist or center neckline.
1940s..
The basic idea of the 1940s clothing was utilization. With the advent of World War 2, the women rolled up their sleeves and knuckled down to work while their men fought overseas. Restriction orders outlawed any wasteful cutting and excess trimmings. The women used a mix and match formula for their wardrobes. Hence the 40s fashion was anything simple, economical and cost-effective.
The basic idea of the 1940s clothing was utilization. With the advent of World War 2, the women rolled up their sleeves and knuckled down to work while their men fought overseas. Restriction orders outlawed any wasteful cutting and excess trimmings. The women used a mix and match formula for their wardrobes. Hence the 40s fashion was anything simple, economical and cost-effective.
1950s..
The teenagers were the driving force behind fashion during the 1950s. Previously teenagers only followed adult fashion but during this era teenagers had increased buying power. During this era, both sexes became more fashion conscious. Young men wore high-waisted trousers, long jackets slim ties and large, shiny pointed shoes while young women wore tightly fitted blouse tucked into calf-length trousers called 'Capri' pants.
The teenagers were the driving force behind fashion during the 1950s. Previously teenagers only followed adult fashion but during this era teenagers had increased buying power. During this era, both sexes became more fashion conscious. Young men wore high-waisted trousers, long jackets slim ties and large, shiny pointed shoes while young women wore tightly fitted blouse tucked into calf-length trousers called 'Capri' pants.
1960s..
1960s saw the appearance of mini-skirts. While the clothing in 1960s was youth-driven, the clothing styles and fabrics were inspired by non-Western cultures. Natural fabrics,tie-dyed and paisley prints were also popular. During the 1960s, the 'Hippie movement' was started by the teenagers. The idea behind this was to express the freedom in the way they dressed, which indirectly reflected their thoughts, attitude, ideas and way of life.
1960s saw the appearance of mini-skirts. While the clothing in 1960s was youth-driven, the clothing styles and fabrics were inspired by non-Western cultures. Natural fabrics,tie-dyed and paisley prints were also popular. During the 1960s, the 'Hippie movement' was started by the teenagers. The idea behind this was to express the freedom in the way they dressed, which indirectly reflected their thoughts, attitude, ideas and way of life.
70s.. The DISCO era
The 70s saw the dawn of disco fashion. The huge success of the movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, popularized the disco fashion of the 70s. Lycra hot pants ruled the 70s disco fashion. Light reflecting satin jackets and all that can be flashy such as flashy bracelets were one of the hottest trends of the disco fashion. Platform shoes with sole often 2-4 inches thick also appeared on the fashion scene and were worn by both men and women.
The 70s saw the dawn of disco fashion. The huge success of the movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, popularized the disco fashion of the 70s. Lycra hot pants ruled the 70s disco fashion. Light reflecting satin jackets and all that can be flashy such as flashy bracelets were one of the hottest trends of the disco fashion. Platform shoes with sole often 2-4 inches thick also appeared on the fashion scene and were worn by both men and women.
1980s..
The 80’s silhouette was a very distinctive one. It included broad shoulders. Casual wear combined the over sized look of business wear, seen in sweaters and tops, The 80s also fashion included shell suits,leggings, acid wash jeans,poodle perms etc.
The 80’s silhouette was a very distinctive one. It included broad shoulders. Casual wear combined the over sized look of business wear, seen in sweaters and tops, The 80s also fashion included shell suits,leggings, acid wash jeans,poodle perms etc.
90s and beyond..
The 1990s saw the emergence of many fashion trends from the previous decades. Hence it is known as the mash-up decade. However, the fashion of the 90s has many prominent features including the adoption of tattoes and body piercing trend. The 1990s popularized the casual 'chic' look including hoodies, t-shirts and jeans.
Today due to high competition amongst designers all around the world, they are constantly trying to come up with something new. Nevertheless, the fashion being followed around the world today, does have a hint of trends from the previous decades.
The 1990s saw the emergence of many fashion trends from the previous decades. Hence it is known as the mash-up decade. However, the fashion of the 90s has many prominent features including the adoption of tattoes and body piercing trend. The 1990s popularized the casual 'chic' look including hoodies, t-shirts and jeans.
Today due to high competition amongst designers all around the world, they are constantly trying to come up with something new. Nevertheless, the fashion being followed around the world today, does have a hint of trends from the previous decades.
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