Strand 1: Fashion History
1950s
Silhouette: Hourglass History: Baby boom, Rock n' Roll Era-Teenagers create their own look Fashion: Poodle skirts, saddle shoes, capri pants, THE NEW LOOK (Dior) Men: Dark flannel suits, the "Ivy League" look (khakis, button down, sweater)
1890s
Silhouette: Hourglass History: Gibson girl (the All American Girl) Fashion: Corset, bustle Men: Matching coat and vest with contrasting trousers
1930s
Silhouette: Hourglass History: Great Depression Fashion: Bias cut dresses, waistline restored, hemlines dropped, hand-me downs, flour sack clothing Men: double breasted suit, padded shoulder, plaid fabric
1940s
Silhouette: Inverted Triangle History: WWII Fashion: Convertible suit (mix and match pieces), slacks, no silk or nylon stockings Men: Military influence, bomber jackets, Suits with no vests, cuff, or pocket flaps (Victory suit)
1980s
Silhouette: Inverted Triangle History: Yuppie Era Fashion: Logo wear, designer jeans, exercise wear (LOTS of spandex) Men: Business suits with narrow detailing, suspenders, pastels
1910s
Silhouette: Inverted triangle History: WWI Fashion: Hobble skirt, bathing suit, and bloomers Men: Military influence, trench coats
1960s
Silhouette: Rectangle/Tubular History: Civil Rights Era Fashion: Mini skirts, pantsuits, pillbox hats (Made famous by Jackie Kennedy) Men: Tailored suits, the "mod" look, turtlenecks and lots of color!
1990s
Silhouette: Rectangle/Tubular History: Dot Com Era (Internet!) Fashion: Bare midriff, Rejection of fashion (the grunge look) Men: Baggy pants, big sneakers
1900s
Silhouette: S-curve History: Industrial Revolution, Automobile invented Fashion: Duster coat, shirtwaist, Leg O' Mutton Sleeves Men: Formal morning dress with top hat, 3 piece "lounge" suit with bowler hat
1970s
Silhouette: Triangle/A-line History: Hippy/Disco Era Fashion: Unisex fashion, bold flower prints, platform shoes Men: Bell bottoms, wide ties and collars
1920s
Silhouette: Tubular/Rectangle History: "Roaring 20s" Fashion: Flapper, costume jewelry, cloche' hat, dropped waistline Men: Trousers with wider hemlines, Modern two piece suit, wingtips (shoes)
2010s
History: Social Media craze Fashion: Leggings, jeggings, cutouts, hipster-style
2000s
History: War on Terror, Increase in Technology Fashion: Skinny jeans, embellishments, hip-hop style