Fashion History

  • Early 1900

    Early 1900

    Corsets started disappearing, and women wore full skirtis with a slightly shorter length,
  • 1920

    1920

    Flappers who were young and free-spirited women wore shorter dresses. Women started to home sew their dresses.
  • 1930-1950

    1930-1950

    Movie stars started to set fashion trends. During WWII there were fabric shortages so that resulted in shorter hemlines.
  • 1960

    1960

    New fabrics developed. Start of the hippie style.
  • 1970

    1970

    Disco style became popular because of the dance style at the clubs. Women started dressing more like men because they started working more.
  • 1980

    1980

    "Power look" became more popular while women joined the work force. Brighter and bolder colors were becoming more popular.
  • 1990

    1990

    Americans started dressing down and more casual. Athletic clothes became a wardrobe staple.