Fashion has changed constantly and dramatically
throughout the decades. There was the ‘Roaring Twenties’, the ‘Swinging
Sixties’, ‘The Era of Hollywood Glamour’ the style in the Second World War were all
very different in their own way. Here is a small walk through the decades of
fashion.
20’s
The twenties was a fun era of loose, short, colourful
dresses, feather headdresses perfect for dancing. Most people abandoned the
idea of long shapely corsets and dresses while others despised showing so much
leg. Hair was cut short into the new fashionable styles.
30’s
The 30’s restored corsets and shapely dresses to their
former glory. Cloche hats were out and berets were in. Films were becoming
bigger and better. The movie star style was very popular. Backless dresses,
clutch bags and stoles were very popular.
40’s
The Second World War broke out which meant less material.
Everyone had to make do with what they had, by mending their old clothes.
Jackets only had four buttons. Stiletto heels with pointed toes were worn with
evening dresses. The evening dresses were usually decorated with sequins for
extra sparkle.
50’s
Audrey Hepburn was a style icon of the fifties, wearing a
little black dress with pearls and sunglasses. She popularized ‘Capri’ trousers
with ballet pumps. Circle skirts and ankle socks, and Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda
shorts were both popular combinations. The poodle was very popular decoration
on skirts and dresses, polka dots were also a favourite.
60’s
Twiggy was one of the most famous models of ‘The Swinging
Sixties’. Knee high boots, false eyelashes and black eyeliner were what
everyone wanted. All the patterns got brighter and bolder, and shift dresses
got shorter.
