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Fashion through the Decades

1920’s to NOW. Fashion through the Decades. 1920’s. Revolutionized the fashion world. With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob. Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.

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Fashion through the Decades

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  1. 1920’s to NOW Fashion through the Decades

  2. 1920’s • Revolutionized the fashion world. • With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob. • Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.

  3. Fashion in the 20’s Women “The Flapper” • Waist line of dresses dipped to the hips • Tried to hide their breasts to achieve a more boyish look. • The look commanded power and equality. Men • Men’s clothing became more tapered. • Trousers were tapered at the ankle. • Fedoras were a fashion statement for the wealthy man. • Pin-striped suits

  4. Then... 1920's Flapper Video

  5. How we incorporate it NOW…

  6. 1930’s • Great Depression lead to a drastic change for women. • No on had money for leisurely things like clothes and shoes. • Women entered the workforce.

  7. Fashion in the 30’s Women • Wore a business suit. • Fitted skirts with slits on the side or back. • Jackets were fitted and had shoulder pads. Men Didn’t Change

  8. Then...

  9. How we incorporate it NOW… 1930's Video

  10. 1940’s • Country began recovering from the Great Depression and World War II • Men went to war, leaving the women to earn a living for the family. • Women worked by helping manufacture war materials.

  11. Fashion in the 40’s Women • Encouraged to be conservative • Dresses were made without cuffs, collars and buttons. • Trying to save material to be used for the war Men • Jackets were double breasted with wide shoulders • Began to mix and match pieces • Suits consisted of a jacket and pants • Previously was a vest, jacket, and two pairs of pants.

  12. Then...

  13. How we incorporate it NOW…

  14. 1950’s With the 50’s came TEENAGE REBELLION. Think Grease or James Dean.

  15. Fashion in the 50’s Women • Dresses were fluffed out with petticoats. • Hair was ratted and flipped. • Wore white Keds or saddle shoes. • Rebellious women wore pedal pushers. Men • Wore tight jeans • White or black shirt • Loafers or Converse • Leather jackets

  16. Then...

  17. How we incorporate it NOW…

  18. 1960’s • With the arrival of the Vietnam War came “flower children”. • People used their clothing to express their views on the war. MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR.

  19. Fashion in the 60’s • Men and women both wore tight bell-bottoms that flared wide at the knee. Jeans included decorations like patches, painting and drawing on fabric was

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