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Bustle Dress, Gloves, S-Bend Corset
In the 1900s, the most fashionable attire were bustle dresses, gloves, the S-Bend Corset. Bustles were added to women's dresses as a padded undergarment. They were primarily used to add fullness and support the drapery of the actual dress, since it was made out of heavy fabric. Gloves were worn practically everywhere. They were considered commonplace in every women's lives. The S-Bend Corset altered the wearer's posture. -
Jupe Culotte, Lampshade Tunic, Hobble Skirt
In the 1910s, the French designer Paul Poiret created the Jupe Culotte, which is women's knee-length trousers cut to look like a skirt. He used vibrant colors and looser shapes. Poiret also created the lampshade tunic, which created a protruding silhouette, complete with a wire hoop, creating the circular shape at the bottom. Hobble skirts were narrow through the ankle and sometimes banded below the knee, constricting women's movement. They were also created by Poiret. -
Flapper Dress and Cloche Hat
The flapper dress had a drop waist shift style with decorative beads, fringe, and other embellishments to the dress. The Cloche hat had a unique bell shape. It has a round crown and small brim that was highlighted by a simplistic decoration like a bow, flower, or art deco-inspired shape. -
Evening Gowns, Fur Stoles, Bias-Cut Gowns
The 1930s was during the Great Depression, so clothes had to be accessible and extravagant. Long, backless evening gowns were made of silk, velvet, or chiffon. Fur in fashion had become more common in society. The price of fur began to increase, and it was seen as a luxury to own a piece of fur in your wardrobe. For bias-cut gowns, the silhouette was long and lean. This was a technique that allowed fabric to drape over the body. -
Boiler Suits, Christian Dior's New Look, The Bikini
In the 40s, WWII occurred. Men were drafted into war, so women had to take over their jobs. They began wearing boiler suits, or coveralls in more physical, demanding jobs. These boiler suits were typically made of denim or heavyweight cotton, had buttons down the front, and were loose-fitting. With Dior's New Look, there were structured shoulders, accentuated waistline, and a voluminous layered skirt. During the war, there was an increased popularity in two piece clothing due to fabric rations. -
Pearl Jewelry and the Peter Pan Collar
Women were expected to stay home, and look perfect while doing household chores. Pearl necklaces in particular are closely associated with women's elegance during this era. This was known as the June Cleaver-eque lifestyle. The Peter Pan collar had a flat design paired with the rounded corners added depth to the garments. The Peter Pan collar went well with swinging circle skirts. -
Pillbox Hat, Babydoll dress, the Miniskirt
A pillbox hat is a small hat, with a flat crown, straight, upright sides, and no brim. Babydoll dresses had an high empire waistline combined with the ultra-short hem length that the babydoll dress offered, which represented the modern feminist statement women were looking to make. The miniskirt has a hemline well above the knees. They were controversial but very popular. -
Bell-Bottoms and Platform Heels
Bell-Bottoms were in the form of flared denim jeans. They were originally worn by sailors and was re-envisioned as a trend in the 70s. Platform heels were brought up during Disco culture. The footwear began to match the excessiveness that accompanied the outfits associated with the dancing phenomenon. -
Leather Jacket, Shoulder Pads, Leggings
The rise of metal led to the rise of black leather jackets, usually layered over a band T-shirt. The 80s was also a time where a large number of women were entering the workforce. This movement sparked the phenomenon known as power dressing, where women adopted men styles with a feminine and professional take. Shoulder pads were a big part of power dressing, being used in blazers and dresses. Leggings were brought up during the aerobics craze of the decade, where spandex was heavily used. -
V-Hip Swimsuits, Plaid Sets, Minimalism
Due to many shows, the high-hip V-shaped swimsuit became an everlasting trend in the world of swimwear. The hip-hugging bathing suit was virtually synonymous, but the trend was influenced by the workout clothes of the 80s. Plaid sets were in the form of a matching blazer-and-skirt combo. These became extremely popular after the movie Clueless debuted. Minimalism included slip dresses, sheer fabrics, and a palette of black, gray, and white. -
Velour Tracksuits and Trucker Hats
Velour tracksuits were produced by Juicy Couture and they were usually worn by young women celebrities. The tracksuit included low-rise pants often printed with "Juicy" across the back and matching sweatshirt. A trucker hat is a type of baseball hat. Although these hats represented a working class aesthetic, they were being sold in high fashion boutiques all over the world. -
Tiny Sunglasses, Dad Sneakers, Athleisure
The tiny sunglasses safeguard your eyes while allowing expression of style and fashion. This is a Matrix-inspired streetwear look. Dad sneakers were chunky sneakers. The rise of Athleisure allowed the ugly sneaker trend to withstand. Athleisure is a type of hybrid clothing. This fabricated style of clothing is typically worn during athletic activities and in other casual settings. -