Fashion Throughout The Decades

By maryamu06

  • Formal Dresses/Skirts

    Formal Dresses/Skirts
    In the 1960s formal wear was very trendy, along with different prints, skirts, suit dresses and also gloves! Fashion started to evolve a lot because of the civil rights movement. Debbie. Oscar. "1963 Classic and New Dresses". Vintage Dancer. 5 May 2014.

  • Boot Cut Pants

    Boot Cut Pants
    In the 1970s, Boot cut pants were very popular, as well as heeled boots, vests, and silk scarves. The UK had its first female prime minister, and the gay liberation movement occurred in the 1970’s creating lots of positivity for everyone which surely affected their clothing choices which became bolder and more “masculine”. Debbie. Oscar. "1970 wool pants, blouses, knit tunic tops, fur vest, and silk scarves". 8 November 2018.

  • Fun Colours/Prints

    Fun Colours/Prints
    The 1980s were all about pop culture-inspired outfits, containing fun prints and bold colours. Sally Ride became the world’s first female astronaut.
    Úrsula, Morales. "Los Violadores". Wikipedia. 24 January 2022.

  • Checkered Print and Oversized Clothing

    Checkered Print and Oversized Clothing
    Fashion in the 1990s consisted of oversized clothing, colourful checkered print, knee socks, animal print, metallic materials, and crop tops. A lot of fashion in the late 90s was inspired by the release of the movie Clueless, the main character Cher wore multiple outfits and one of the most popular ones was the yellow checkered set. Vanessa, Friedman. "Should we really embrace 90's fashion?" Stacey Dash and Alicia Silverstone in the 1995 film “Clueless. The New York Times. 15 May 2021.

  • Y2K Fashion-Velvet Tracksuits, Baggy Jeans

    Y2K Fashion-Velvet Tracksuits, Baggy Jeans
    Y2K fashion included velvet tracksuits, rhinestones, baby tees, yoga pants, low-rise jeans, capris, and uggs. The colours green, pink and purple were also very trendy. Youtube was created in 2005, this may have affected fashion fads based on what people saw others post online.
    Kaybeewrites. "Fashion History: The Fashion of the 2000's" Glam Squad Magazine. 18 April 2022.

  • Relaxed and More Comfortable Choices

    Relaxed and More Comfortable Choices
    The 2010s consisted of more relaxed and comfortable fashion such as athleisure, chunky sneakers, mini bags, bomber jackets, skinny jeans, statement necklaces, crop tops, and skinny sunglasses. Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2013, and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. The royals had a huge impact on the bridal market. Janelle Okwodu. "The 2010s Were a Turning Point for Diversity in Fashion". Vogue. 18 July 2019.

  • Blazers and Unique Styling

    Blazers and Unique Styling
    The 2020's fashion so far consists of casual blazers, baggy jeans, funky purses, loafers, mini skirts, flared trousers, chunky boots, leather jackets, and oversized tees. Outfits in the 2020s have been styled in very unique and creative ways. Not everyone had access to clothing stores during the COVID-19 pandemic so they learned to create multiple different outfits with fewer clothing items.

    Kerry Pieri. "8 Perfect Summer 2022 Trends to Shop Now". Harpers Bazaar. 24 March 2022.