Fashion History

Fashions of the Twentieth

Century

1900-1910
Gibson Girl
Look

Shirtwaist
blouses
Hatsenormous with
birds,
feathers,
ribbons, etc.

1900-1910
Men
Spats
Formal wear

Frock coats
Spats
Hats

1911-1920
World War I
Hobble skirtswomens legs revealed
for the first time!
Narrow shape

1911-1920
Men
Simpler form
of dress more
popular

1920s
Flapper
Sportswear
introduced

1920s

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

1930s
Era of elegance
Bias cut
Cowl neck

Ginger Rogers

1930s

1930s
Men
Double-breasted
suits
Wide lapels
Shoulders
broadened

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

1940s

Bobby socks, pleated skirts

New Look

Christian Dior
Full bustlines
Tiny waists
Full skirts

1940s Men

Casual!

1950s
Donna Reid or I
Love Lucy Look

1950s
Full skirts and
strapless dresses

1960s
Kennedy Era
Chanel Suit
Pillbox hat

1960s
Aubrey Hepburn
Look

1960s

Hot Pants

Jeans

1960s
Mini Skirts
The Mod Look

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

1970s

1980s

1980s
Athletic wear more
popular inspired by
the movie
Flashdance

1990s
Doc Martens
replaced athletic
footwear

1990s

Platform
Shoes

1990s

Retro
look