The History Of Fashion (Part 1) - @Iambenavat
influenced and changed the way people have dressed throughout time.
Some of the most popular fashions are classic, they can stand the test
of time and hardly ever "go out of style", only experiencing minor
changes to keep up with the trends. Other clothing items could be
considered "fads", styles that are only popular for a short season and
then never worn again. Often certain fashion trends are dependent on
the tastes of particular groups of people or cliques and are usually
associated with social status or cultural preferences like the type of
music a person likes. Fashion can also be influenced by world events
such as war or the economy. For example, during World War II, people
were only allowed a certain amount of fabric so they were forced to
create simple outfits that were practical enough for wartime duties.
From the 1920s to the 1990s, popular fashions reflected the mood of
each decade and showcased changes in society as the styles of clothing
and accessories evolved with the times.
Dresses and Skirts - From Mini to Maxi, Pleats to PencilChanges in
skirts and dress fashion have changed and varied dramatically between
the 1920s to the present, as well as within each decade. In 1920, only
a few years after World War I, skirt and dress hemlines rose and waist
lines lowered to the hip. These changes accompanied the boyish flapper
fashions that marked the 1920s as a decade of decadence and fun.
During 1926 to 1928, hemlines were reported to be at their highest but
once the stock market crashed in 1929 and the Great Depression set in,
hem lines returned to a more conservative length (below the knee or
lower). 1930s boasted a return to femininity and Hollywood glamour was
idolized. Evening gowns showed bias-cuts and diamante accents and were
made of chiffon or velvet. For a more casual look in the thirties
dresses were slim-cut and had wide shoulders and a belt around the
waist. Real fur accents and floral prints were also popular during
this era until World War II broke out and the glamorous look of the
decade lost its luster.
During World War II, luxurious fabrics like wool, silk and nylon were
highly regulated and women's skirts and dresses were often made of
viscose and rayon. Skirts and dresses would also be made out of
anything that could be found within a home (like curtains, nightgowns
or bed sheets) due to the illegality of using excess fabric when
making an outfit from about 1942 to 1947. With the economic boom in
the 1950s, glamour become fashionable once again and A-line and pencil
skirts were very popular form-fitting fashions. Dresses in the decade
would often feature stylish ruffles or lace accents and were usually
knee-length or tea-length. Going into the late fifties and 1960s
mini-dresses and maxi-length skirt outfits entered the scene. Mod
styled dresses with short skirts and bold, colorful patterns became
popular. Mary Quant, a Mod fashion designer is one of the people
credited with creating the iconic mini-skirt of the mid-sixties. In
the late sixties and seventies hippie fashion took over and
loose-fitting, flowing maxi skirts and dresses became dominant. Disco
music and dance also influenced dresses with slender lines, flowing
skirts and the shimmering fabrics that would look best in a night
club.
As we entered the 1980s, fashion evolved once more. Skirts and dresses
were once again longer and featured straight lines and more serious
design. As more and more women joined the professional work force
business suits became a trend for women with straight conservative
skirts and broad shouldered, boxy blazers topped the look. In the
eighties, fashion became highly influenced by music stars and movies
with eclectic looks shown off by Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and movie star
Molly Ringwald.
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