Fashion History Fashions of the Twentieth Century 1900

Fashion History Fashions of the Twentieth Century

1900 -1910 • Gibson Girl Look – Shirtwaist blouses – Hatsenormous with birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.

1900 -1910 Men • Spats • Formal wear – Frock coats – Spats – Hats

1911 -1920 • World War I • Hobble skirtswomen’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