Fashion in the 1900s 1910 The Edwardian Era

Fashion in the 1900’s 1910 The Edwardian Era

Introduction n n Edwardian Era – King Edward VII 1901 1910 Leader of the fashionable elite “Beautiful Age” Luxury Living for the rich

Silhouette n n S-Shape – Mature woman silhouette- full low bust, curvy hips – skirts train – brushed the floor 1908 – Fashion houses changed the silhouettes – thicker waist, flatter bust and narrower hips Narrowed and straightened Skirts cleared the floor – approached ankle

Influences n n n Paris – Mecca of fashion World Fashion Models – Mannequins dressed in latest styles sent by designers to social events Picasso – blue & pink period Wright Brothers – aviation history San Francisco – Earthquake

Influences n n n Gibson Girl Sketch by Charles Dana Gibson National Standard for feminine beauty

Role of Women n n Very few rights Small percent of women attended college Very few had careers outside of home Married young – many children – stayed home Second class citizens

Textiles Used n n n Linen Cotton Silk – dresses & gowns Velvet Lace

Popular Colors n n n n Purples/Pinks Brown Sage Green Rose Red Peach Dark and light blue for Black suits – Men

Women’s Fashions n Early 1900’s - S-Curve Silhouette – use of corsets - High boned collars - Skirts brushed the floor - Lingerie Dresses – washable day dresses in linen & cotton – lavish pintucks, lace insertions, embroidery

n n Shirtwaist – bodice or waist tailored like a man’s shirt – working woman uniform Traveling suits popular –automobiles- top coats in leather - Burberry

n n n Late 1900’s 1908 – Empire waist – narrow – ankle length Rise of Haute Couture – Paul Poiret – designer of new style

Hats/Hairstyles n n n Huge, broad brimmed hats were worn in middecade, trimmed with feathers & stuffed birds Decorated with ribbons & artificial flowers Wavy hair swept up on top of head Large hats worn with evening wear End of decade – hats had smaller drooping brims that shaded the face & deep crowns

Accessories n n n n Lace was used in abundance Hats Gloves Umbrellas/Parasols Handbags Lace Scarf Silver chain purse

Men’s Fashions n n n Coats, waistcoats, and trousers Sack coat with matching waistcoat & trousers were worn Trousers were shorter with cuffs – creased front and back Waistcoats fastened high on the chest. The usual style was single-breasted. The blazer was worn for sports/casual activities Formal dress – dark tail coat & trousers – tuxedo – less formal

n n n Shirts and neckties Tall collars Necktie was four-in-hand & Ascot Ties were worn with formal day dress – white bow ties common with evening Accessories Top Hats formal wear Bowler Hats worn with lounge or sack suits

Children n n Girls imitated older women Dresses – Knee length with lace & embroider at hem – short sleeve Black shoes with woolen stockings Hair – long & curly with ribbon Boys – sailor suits , dusters

Technology Advances n n n Industrial Revolution Factories Producing Goods – Mass Production Home Sewing Machine – middle class could recreate fashion items at home