Fashion History Timeline

  • 1000 BCE

    What men wore in 1000 B.C.

    What men wore in 1000 B.C.
    Men wore a tunic reaching the knee or ankle,over undergarments and tight leggings, with a belt fastened at the middle.
  • 1000 BCE

    What women wore in 1000 B.C.

    What women wore in 1000 B.C.
    A women clothing of the era consisted of a chemise, a long undertunic, and one or more ankle to floor length tunics over top of the chemise.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 1 BCE

    B.C.

    What was worn in this time period
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    A.D.

    What men and women wore after the death of christ
  • 1300

    What women wore in 1300

    What women wore in 1300
    Women wore gowns that fit closer to the body and the sleeves were much wider in a bell sort of shape and often hit the floor. Some women wore veils pr wove flowers through their hair.
  • 1300

    What men wore in 1300

    What men wore in 1300
    The headress worn by people of the era conveyed rank in society.
    Men often wore tight fitting clothing made from cloth or leather. They wore a tunic that was confined at the waist and a knife was fastened around it.
  • 1500

    what men and women wore in 1500

    what men and women wore in 1500
    Women wore a full floor length skirt and a tight bodice.
    Men wore tight pants and short tunics belted at the waist and stuffed at the chest and upper sleeves. High collars
  • What men and women wore in 1600

    What men and women wore in 1600
    In the 1600's the ruff was replaced was replaced by big lace or linen collars. Waistlines rose and notable fashions included slashed sleeves and big or tall brimmed hats.
  • Period: to

    1600-1800

    what men and women wore in this timespan
  • What women wore in 1750

    What women wore in 1750
    Women wore a low necked gown wore over a petticoat. The gown opened up in the bottom half front to reveal the petticoat underneath. The gown would be worn look like the woman had wide hips. A fashion that would last for the next 25yrs.
  • What men wore in 1750

    What men wore in 1750
    Men would wear a waistcoat, short breeches with long socks, and large cuffs. More attention to certain parts of the suit and wigs for formal events. Often a cain.
  • What women wore in 1850

    What women wore in 1850
    The common day dresses and boson-flattening corset were popular. The bloomer suit was introduced in the early 1850's but was soon abandoned. The hoop skirt was also introduced in the 1850's and was very popular. The photo below is a picture of a day dress.
  • What men wore in 1850

    What men wore in 1850
    The common working man often wore simple smocks during the day, usually consisting of an unbleached or white linen smock. When attending formal events their attire consisted of a jacket, trousers, a vest, and a neck tie. The photo capture formal attire.
  • Period: to

    What men and women wore in between 1850 and 1910

    What men and women wore in this timespan
  • what men and women wore in 1910

    what men and women wore in 1910
    In 1910 men's attire became more casual. A crisp shirt, high collars, and bold colors and stripes were popular. Their hair was also much shorter and cleaner cut. In 1910 women's fashion became more loose and a natural curve was adopted. The hobble skirt was a popular trend for a good amount of time.
  • What men and women wore in 1920

    What men and women wore in 1920
    A walking suit was popular among women of the 1920's. Consisting of a skirt, a blouse, and a sweater or sweater vest. And of course a hat. Straw in the summer and felt in the winter. The 1920's men suit are set apart because of their material and fit. They were made of thick wool and were single or double breasted. They had 3 to 4 buttons and had high notch lapels.
  • Period: to

    What men and women wore from 1920 to 2000

    Popular fashion in 1920 to 2000
  • What men and women wore in 1930

    In the 1930's women's dresses returned to define the waistline. At the beginning of the era women wore dresses that defined their shoulders;femininity was key a so their dresses had puffed sleeves.
  • What men and women wore in 1960

    What men and women wore in 1960
    In the early 60's drainpipe jeans and capri pants were made popular for women by Audrey Hepburn. In the 60's for men the Seersucker suit was shorefire hit for casual and professional.
  • What men and women wore in 1990

    What men and women wore in 1990
    Fashion for women in the early 1990's usually consisting of bright colors and loose fitting fabric. There was also the grunge look, which consisted of flannel shirts and ripped jeans. Most all boys and girls wore baseball caps, in many different styles. And most all sweater had a turtleneck.