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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.
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This was the era of DANCE! Girls decided to crrawl out of their comfort bubble and wear dresses that showed leg. Scandolous!
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Dresses became more functional with military inspired square shoulders. Once World War II was underway, cloth was severely rationed.
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Once World War 2 went underway, uniforms were commonly seen worn in public.
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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
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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.
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With the increased use of travel (airplanes), fashion became more globalized. Flashy styles reflected the social revolution. Pants for women became more populized.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fashion is everywhere online. A huge influence is social media. Dresses range from all sorts, recycled from prior decades.
