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Men's trousers were worn cuffed to ankle-length and creased.
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The unnatural "S" figures that were pushed and pulled with bustles and corsets were replaced with a straight, natural figure. The waist was loosened, and a straight line was adopted. The hobble skirt caught on quickly
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A day dress or skirt and blouse
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Wide legged trousers were a point of hot topic. They were loose yet fitted at the waist. This created an overall larger affect with the illusion of longer legs.
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Formal wear was typically dark and dramatic, either in black or rich navy. Warmer months signaled an appreciation for hints of red, blue and white.
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Sleeveless blouses or very short sleeves became quite popular for more casual looks.
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Women’s clothes took on a masculine militant look with the invention of shoulder pads. This made for a boxy or square neckline and shoulder angle.
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suits were made in single- and double-breasted styles with a wide square shoulder and straight drape to thigh. A white pocket square was always folded neatly and worn in the breast pocket.
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Slim fitting suits and skinny ties were the trend
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The full, billowy skirt and natural waistline was popular for a number of dresses during the 1950s.
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The modern fashion replaced the dull colored dresses with new, bring and wild shades
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The Ivy League look is so easy to copy and still looks on-trend today
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Popular 1970s dresses were a shift or sheath shapes with above the knee lengths
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1970s men’s suits started with a classic American style suit of the 1950s but gradually slimmed down into the ultra skinny suit with narrow lapels, tailored waist, short jacket that was always single breasted
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Men in the early 1980s loved wearing long sleeve velour shirts. Wrangler and Levi’s were the jeans makers of choice.
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women preferred soft fabrics and neutral colors
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Some common items of clothing from the 1990s: black leggings with oversized sweater, low heel shoes, flannel shirts, denim everything, t-shirts, sweatpants, skirts, Birkenstocks, solid colors, silk shirts, turtlenecks, plain white Keds and army surplus clothing
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The grungy styles of the early nineties were old hat. Looking rich was cool again. Name brand designers were back in a big way.
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Baggy jeans
Washed out colour pallet
Plaid shirts
Emergence of grunge
Overall baggy shape -
Baggy jeans
Washed out colour pallet
Plaid shirts
Emergence of grunge
Overall baggy shape -
