1960

The Little Black Dress

By sydney.lich

  • 1920's

    1920's
    Coco Chanel designed the Little Black Dress in the 1920's and was published in Vogue in 1926. It represented liberation. It freed woman of the corset and provided woman more time due to its ease to change into.

  • 1930's

    1930's
    This is the decade that flappers made their mark; very loose and beaded designs.It represented rebellion and the jazz era.

  • 1940's

    1940's
    During the war the LBD aided with rationing. It was easy to accessorise making it appropriate for almost any occasion.

  • 1950's

    1950's
    Hollywood was booming and it changed the LBD from conservative to sexy, glamorous, and edgy.

  • 1960's

    1960's
    Leg slits and netting were introduced as well as mini skirts. Audrey Hepburn is still the iconic look for the LBD in the 1960's.

  • 1970's

    1970's
    Sheer fabrics, fishnets, and lace were greatly present in the 70's as it is the punk rock decade. It expressed rebellion as the LBD was ripped, cut, and torn.

  • 1980's

    1980's
    Peplum was present. Shoulder pads and embellishments were also alluring in the 80's.

  • 1990's

    1990's
    Think spice girls and grunge and that described the 90's LBD. Simple, tight, and short.