A Quick Fashion History Lesson – College Fashion

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Ah, sixties mod,Cheap DC shoes hats! While the world was going through major social transitions, short hems and bright clothing took the world by storm. Style, at that time, was meant to make a statement–think go-go boots or wild prints. Colorblocking and cut outs were also huge. Also, the ’60s marked the beginning of ready to wear clothing lines in stores. When it comes to 1960s clothing, the musical lover in me adores the clothes in Hairspray.
Are you inspired by the decades? Which one is your favorite,jimmy choo sandals sale, and which resonates with your personal style most? What do you think people will one day be writing about the decade we’re in now?
1930s:
1970s:
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So the 1930s were basically defined by the Great Depression. Men and women needed to work together in order to keep their families afloat, therefore almost undoing the progress that feminists had made in the previous decade.
In the 1940s, we were involved in World War II. Women were left at home and had to start doing the more masculine tasks, like working in the factories or tending the farm. I always think of the movie A League of their Own, when the women all played baseball while the men were at war, as a great example of what was going on in the ’40s.
So because of this, fashion was transitioning from ultra-feminine looks to something a bit more practical. Military looks became big, but so did the classic hour glass figure. Also hosiery was very popular. Allie in The Notebook is a perfect example of a movie character who donned 1940s clothing at its finest. Here are some 1940s inspired pieces!
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1960s:
1920s:
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During the 1970s,Cheap Colorado Rockies Hats, social change and protests swept the world, specifically at colleges. People were getting married later in life, women were entering the workforce much more frequently, and the environment became a major issue. The whole peace and love thing also comes from the early 1970s (as well as the ’60s) and the popular styles reflected that. Things like bell bottom pants, natural fabrics, bohemian style and disco were very popular. Jenny from Forest Gump is a good example of a girl whose clothing was affected by the time.
1980s:
So many of you discussed your love for vintage clothing in the comments section of my previous posts, which made me smile from ear to ear because I love history. I think it’s important to understand how fashion has evolved and why it has changed over the years. So I am going to go through the decades starting with the 1920s through 1990 and talk about what was popular in the world of fashion. We’re trying something new this week.
This return to the classic women was reflected through the return to feminine clothing. The decade was also defined by the emergence of the film industry. This is where the term “Hollywood Glam” originated. Here is some 1930s inspired pieces!
Fashion in the 1920s was all about the flapper girls with their dropped waist dresses,wholesale Light hats, boyish silhouettes, and bobbed haircuts. This marked a period of a booming economy and the emergence of women in the workforce in general. Think Daisy in The Great Gatsby.
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1940s:
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Fashion in the 1990s was most defined by the grunge look. The grunge movement was propelled by music, but grunge fashion first appeared on the runway thanks to Marc Jacobs. Also,Cheap Washington Nationals Hats, grunge was a throwback to simpler clothing (in contrast to the excess of the ’80s) and was inspired by the minimalist movement in art. A good example of a ’90s fashionista is Cher from Clueless.
In the 1950s,Wholesale Baltimore Orioles Hats, the world began to suburbanize and for the first time, middle class families had a decent amount of spending money due to the economic boom. This in turn made shopping a major leisure activity. Things like costume jewelry, high heels, pencil skirts and volume became very popular. Need a visual? Take a look at Loraine from Back to the Future when Marty goes back to the 1950s.
I love the ’80s simply because I am a child of the decade… well at least for three months. Most college girls these days are ’80s kids! Fashion was hit by the Japanese invasion in the 1980s and style reflected just that. Off-the-shoulder tops, bright colors, shoulder pads and big hair marked this decade. Think of when Brittany Snow plays Lily on Gossip Girl. Not only does that episode have quality clothing, but also some quality music.
In case you are wondering, I got a lot of the fashion information for this post from Nina Garcia’s Little Black Book of Style. It’s a great read and it goes over almost every aspect of what it takes to be a stylish woman. The historical information also partly comes from my spending too many hours watching the history channel or being over-enthused in every history class I’ve ever taken.
1990s: