Fashion History

Fashions of the Twentieth Century

1900-1910

• Gibson Girl Look– Shirtwaist

blouses– Hats-

enormous with birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.

1900-1910

Men• Spats• Formal wear

– Frock coats– Spats– Hats

1911-1920

• World War I• Hobble skirts-

women’s legs revealed for the first time!

• Narrow shape

1911-1920

• Men• Simplier

form of dress more popular

1920’s

• Flapper• Sportswear

introduced

1920’s

Chanel

• Fashion Influence from 1920’s until World War II

• Resurfaces in 1954

• Little black dress• Tweed Suit

1930’s

• Era of elegance• Bias cut• Cowl neck

• Ginger Rogers

1930’s

1930’s

• Men• Double breasted

suits• Wide lapels• Shoulders

broadened

1940’s

• World War II• Separates

introduced that can be mixed and matched

1940’s

Bobby socks, pleated skirts

New Look

• Christian Dior• Full bustlines• Tiny waists• Full skirts

1940’s Men

Casual!

1950’s

• Donna Reid or “I Love Lucy” Look

1950’s

• Full skirts and strapless dresses

1960’s

• Kennedy Era• Chanel Suit• Pillbox hat

1960’s

• Aubrey Hepburn Look

1960’s

Hot Pants Jeans

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 inspired by the movie “Flashdance”

1990’s

• Doc Martens replaced atletic footwear

1990’s

• Platform Shoes

1990’s

• Retro look