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The 1900s
During the 1900s, women wore long dresses and long sleeves to cover themselves. Women also tended to wear corsets to make themselves look slimmer, and wore heavy amounts of makeup. -
The 1920s
The 1920s was the era that began the women's right movement. Feminists of this time created the "flapper" style. Women wore shorter dresses, cut their hair into a short bob, and wore a lot of jewelry. Photo by Bain News Service. -
The 1950s
During the 1950s, women began to embrace their curves and started dressing in pin-up style. Women wore short dresses and skater skirts. In this era, women began to focus on their femininity through their fashion. This is a photo of famous pin-up model Betty Grable, provided by Quibik. -
The 1970s
During the 1970s, disco "groovy" styles were very popular. Women wore bell-bottom jeans, tie-die shirts, and had hairstyles similar to Farrah Fawcett. Photo provided by ABC Television. -
The 1990s
The 1990s focused on the "grunge" look. Women wore flannels, high-waisted jeans, and combat boots. Many women were ditching the feminine look an started to wear clothes that were once considered for men. Photo provided by Flikr. -
The 2010s (Modern Day)
Women in moern day tend to wear crop tops, high-waisted jeans, and similar clothes to the 1990s. Many women are adapting to the "hipster" trend of vintage, retro clothes. Many women also decide to wear basic colored clothes that tend to show more of their bodies. Photo by user 939451 at PIxabay.com.
