Fashions of the Twentieth Century Fashion History Fashions of the Twentieth Century

1900-1910 Gibson Girl Look Shirtwaist blouses Hats- enormous with birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.

1900-1910 Men Spats Formal wear Frock coats Hats

1911-1920 World War I Hobble skirts- women’s legs revealed for the first time! Narrow shape

1911-1920 Men Simplier form of dress more popular

1920’s Flapper Sportswear introduced

1920’s

Chanel Fashion Influence from 1920’s until World War II Resurfaces in 1954 Little black dress Tweed Suit

1930’s Era of elegance Bias cut Cowl neck Ginger Rogers

1930’s

1930’s Men Double breasted suits Wide lapels Shoulders broadened

1940’s World War II Separates introduced that can be mixed and matched

1940’s Bobby socks, pleated skirts

New Look Christian Dior Full bustlines Tiny waists Full skirts

1940’s Men Casual!

1950’s Donna Reid or “I Love Lucy” Look

1950’s Full skirts and strapless dresses

1960’s Kennedy Era Chanel Suit Pillbox hat

1960’s Aubrey Hepburn Look

1960’s Hot Pants Jeans

1960’s Mini Skirts The Mod Look

1970’s Pantsuits, wide legs with large cuffs/ bell bottoms hip huggers Pants for women became acceptable in the work place. Long pointed collars.

1970’s

1980’s

1980’s Athletic wear more popular inspired by the movie “Flashdance”

1990’s Doc Martens replaced atletic footwear

1990’s Platform Shoes

1990’s Retro look