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Dresses Through the Decades

By bailey.lewis

  • Dresses in 1910's (French Fashion)

    Dresses in 1910's (French Fashion)
    The early 1900s marked the rise of "haute couture". Upper class women wore the Parisian designs. Some dresses were even worn with corsets. But, the outfits were not very practical.

  • 1920"s Dresses (Flapper Era)

    1920"s Dresses (Flapper Era)
    This was the era of DANCE! Girls decided to crrawl out of their comfort bubble and wear dresses that showed leg. Scandolous!

  • 1930's Dresses (World War 2)

    1930's Dresses (World War 2)
    Dresses became more functional with military inspired square shoulders. Once World War II was underway, cloth was severely rationed.

  • Dresses in the 1940's

    Dresses in the 1940's
    Once World War 2 went underway, uniforms were commonly seen worn in public.

  • 1950's Dresses (Postwar Era)

    1950's Dresses (Postwar Era)
    The popular look was a fitted jacket with a cinched waist and a full calf-length skirt. The reason these designs
    became extremely popular was because women
    were longing to dress femininely and
    frivolously again.

  • 1960's Dresses (New Era)

    1960's Dresses (New Era)
    The youth were the fashion leaders of the 60's, which was an extremely colorful decade. The mini skirt was popularized, which was a huge jump from the 50's.

  • Dresses in the 1970's

    Dresses in the 1970's
    With the increased use of travel (airplanes), fashion became more globalized. Flashy styles reflected the social revolution. Pants for women became more populized.

  • Dresses in the 1980's (Material Girls)

    Dresses in the 1980's (Material Girls)
    The economic boom defined this decade. Increased use of credit cards encouraged spending. MTV had the power to influence through fashion. Dresses became bold and filled with patterns.

  • Dresses in the 1990's (GRUNGE)

    Dresses in the 1990's (GRUNGE)
    Fashion beacme more laid back and comfortable, leaning more towards a minimalist movement. The popular colors were black and other neutral tones. Grunge was an alternitive rock look that created the style of unkept dressing. Dresses were often worn with flannels or denim.

  • Dresses in the 2000's

    Dresses in the 2000's
    The new millennium fashion has been recycled trends with tiny twists. Vintage thrift was a big deal. The style was hard to define. Dresses ranged from mini to boho.

  • Dresses in 2010's (Today!)

    Dresses in 2010's (Today!)
    Fashion is everywhere online. A huge influence is social media. Dresses range from all sorts, recycled from prior decades.