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Large dresses
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Downsizeing of dresses
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More casual dreses
More casual, no corset and higher waist line -
The high-waisted dresses
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Things become more decorated
Hats, dresses and accessories become more elaborate and decorated -
Men known as Dandys often wear corsets
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Skirts and sleeves become fuller
Puff sleeves need little pillows for support -
Voluminous skirts regain popularity
Stylists began moving back toward the more voluminous skirts from the 1700's. This was done through the use of petticoats and material. -
Rubber is discovered
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Development of sewing machine
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Synthetic dye is invented
It allowed clothing to be dyed in various colors and opened the door to new, brighter styles. -
Introduction of cage crinoline
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Ready-to-wear clothing
All clothes had been made on a person basis, clothes would be made in bulk and sold to the masses. Idea by Abba Gould Woolson -
Dresses slim
It makes it hard to walk -
Corset craze
Creates an unnatural waistline -
Skirts get slimmer, pants get longer
Skirts began getting slimmer and a bit shorter. Men's pants slowly went from knee length to ankle length. -
T-shirt
The U.S. Navy was the first to introduce a modern day staple. They were the first to create the t-shirt, to be worn as an undershirt. -
Shorter skirts and jeans
Between the World Wars, women's fashion evolved to shorter skirts, often just below the knee. Men's Levi's jeans became increasingly popular. -
Women wear pants
It became more acceptable for women to wear pants and clothing became shorter and looser.
