Fashion HistoryFashion History

Sources of Clothing HistorySources of Clothing History

Actual garments from 18Actual garments from 18thth century century Portraits, diaries, photographs, personal Portraits, diaries, photographs, personal

lettersletters Limited information available prior to 14Limited information available prior to 14thth

centurycentury

Historical TrendsettersHistorical Trendsetters

Elizabeth I (Queen of England 1558-1603)Elizabeth I (Queen of England 1558-1603) Louis XIV (King of France 1643-1715)Louis XIV (King of France 1643-1715) Marie Antoinette (Queen of France 1775-Marie Antoinette (Queen of France 1775-

1793)1793) George Bryan “Beau” Brummell (early George Bryan “Beau” Brummell (early

1800’s)1800’s) Jackie Kennedy (early 1960’s)Jackie Kennedy (early 1960’s) The Beatles (1960-70)The Beatles (1960-70)

1900-19101900-1910

Gibson Girl Gibson Girl LookLook Shirtwaist Shirtwaist

blousesblouses Hats- Hats-

enormous with enormous with birds, feathers, birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.ribbons, etc.

1900-19101900-1910

MenMen SpatsSpats Formal wearFormal wear

Frock coatsFrock coats SpatsSpats HatsHats

1911-19201911-1920

World War IWorld War I Hobble skirts- Hobble skirts-

women’s legs women’s legs revealed for the first revealed for the first time!time!

Narrow shapeNarrow shape

1911-19201911-1920

MenMen Simpler form Simpler form

of dress of dress more more popularpopular

1920’s1920’s

FlapperFlapper Sportswear Sportswear

introducedintroduced

1920’s1920’s

ChanelChanel

Fashion Influence Fashion Influence from 1920’s until from 1920’s until World War IIWorld War II

Resurfaces in 1954Resurfaces in 1954 Little black dressLittle black dress Tweed SuitTweed Suit

1930’s1930’s

Era of eleganceEra of elegance Bias cutBias cut Cowl neckCowl neck

Ginger RogersGinger Rogers

1930’s1930’s

1930’s1930’s

MenMen Double breasted suitsDouble breasted suits Wide lapelsWide lapels Shoulders broadenedShoulders broadened

1940’s1940’s

World War IIWorld War II Separates introduced Separates introduced

that can be mixed and that can be mixed and matchedmatched

1940’s1940’s

Bobby socks, pleated skirts

New LookNew Look

Christian DiorChristian Dior Full bust linesFull bust lines Tiny waistsTiny waists Full skirtsFull skirts

1940’s Men1940’s Men

Casual!

1950’s1950’s

Donna Reid or “I Love Donna Reid or “I Love Lucy” Look Lucy” Look

1950’s1950’s

Full skirts and Full skirts and strapless dresses strapless dresses

1960’s1960’s

Kennedy EraKennedy Era Chanel SuitChanel Suit Pillbox hatPillbox hat

1960’s1960’s

Aubrey Hepburn LookAubrey Hepburn Look

1960’s1960’s

Hot Pants Jeans

1960’s1960’s

Mini SkirtsMini Skirts The Mod LookThe Mod Look

1970’s1970’s

Pantsuits, wide legs with Pantsuits, wide legs with large cuffs/ bell bottomslarge cuffs/ bell bottoms

hip huggership huggers Pants for women became Pants for women became

acceptable in the work acceptable in the work place. place.

Long pointed collars.Long pointed collars.

1970’s1970’s

1980’s1980’s

1980’s1980’s

Athletic wear more Athletic wear more popular inspired by popular inspired by the movie the movie “Flashdance”“Flashdance”

1990’s1990’s

Doc Martens replaced Doc Martens replaced athletic footwearathletic footwear

1990’s1990’s

Platform Platform ShoesShoes

1990’s1990’s

Retro Retro looklook