Fashion Trends Flashcards
(10 cards)
1900s
S shape silhouette- pushed the chest forwards and the hips back
1910s
-Full and flared skirts/dresses
-Utilitarian style
-Colours became more sombre
-Skirts/dresses rise above the ankle making walking easier
1920s
-Age of glitz, jazz and glamour
-Simplicity and practicality
-Minimalistic and comfortable
-Flapper look - dropped waist, hemlines just below knee, lower neckline
-Sports wear
1930s
-Feminine silhouette
-Bias cut - allows the fabric to drape over the body
-Hollywood glamour
1940s
-Utility clothing
-Padded shoulders, cinched waist, hemlines below knee
-Invention of the bikini
-Cinched in waist and full skirt
-Elegant look
1950s
-Cinched waist and full skirt
-Sack dress - broad shoulders and box shape
-Layered underskirts for volume - Dior
-Slim look - boxy jackets and straight skirts
-Blouses and cardigans
1990s
-Sports wear - biker shorts, leggings, oversized jumpers
-Minimalism - slip dresses
-Grunge - loose fitting, worn out jeans, flannel shirts, doc martens and chunky boots
-Preppy - oversized shirts, high waisted jeans, plaid mini skirts
-Punk - black leather jackets, ripped jeans, chocker necklaces
-Overalls, swirl patterns, leopard print, scrunchies, crop tops, tye dye
1960s
-Mini skirts and dresses
-Trousers and hot pants
-Bright colours
-Futuristic fashion - space travel and technology
-Pop art - geometry and colours
-Hippie aesthetic - bold floral patterns and colours
-Flares
1970s
-Patchwork, crochet, knitting and embroidery
-The disco era
-Jumpsuits, flares, halter necks, wrap dresses
-Sportswear
1980s
-Bold colours, styles and accessories
-Neon colours
-Jumpsuits
-Fitness - off shoulder jumper, leggings, leg warmers and headbands
-Pop music - big hairstyles, glitter makeup and lots of jewellery
-Punk - tartan, leather and fishnets
-Hip hop - loose jeans, sneakers
-Preppy look
