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1700’s
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Period: to 1720 BCE
1700’s
Early 1700's women only owned about 2-3 outfits an everything the women wore was hand sewn, and was strictly made to cover knees and elbows. Petticoats or skirts were very stiff, and were often draped and embroidered for fashion. -
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Late 1700’s
Embroidered gowns went out of style and a new fashion came a light. Clothing was now made out of light fabric such as cotton. Women's hair was worn short and they always wore hats or bonnets when going out. -
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1780’s
Back in the late 1700's people lacked the materials needed to make good imported clothing due to the war and had to use materials only from America which is why they only had 2-3 gowns. -
1800’s
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1800’s and late 1800’s
1800's women's adopted a style from European nations and basically handmade everything. Beginning the century skirts were high-waisted and touched all the way to the floor. Later on, the skirts changed from flat in the front, and puffed out in the back. Bustles were used as fashion accessories to support and add volume. -
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1800’s
In the 1830's the first appearance of the Gigot or Leg'O mMtton sleeves began. Which are the sleeves that appear enormous and drop on the elbows. the waist appeared the same while the necklines became very wide and took on distinctive V-shape. -
1900s
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1920s
World War I was over, people had jobs and money and people were feeling good, and this showed in the clothes that everyone was wearing. Women dressed in the “flapper” style. This included dresses with fringe, short haircuts, and bright makeup. Men wore suits, suspenders and bowler hats. -
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1950s
The style reflected people’s happiness after a war ended. World War II was over, and fashion changed as a result. During this time, women wore dresses that showed off their figure more. Hairstyles changed from the short bob of the 1920s, to a longer style with curls instead. For men, the 1950s brought the “greaser” style. This included men wearing jeans, a white T-shirt, and black leather jackets. -
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1970s
The 1970s are known for a lot of activism and the “hippie” movement. Clothing during this time period was very colorful, and included tie-dye, bell-bottom pants, and mini skirts. For the first time in a long time, both women and men had long hair. Men also started to have mustaches and beards again. The 1970s were all about music and good times, so people’s clothes reflected that. -
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1980s
Style in the 1980s was influenced a lot by music. During this time punk rock, rap, and heavy metal music became very popular. Women’s hair and jewelry were big, and their makeup was bright with lots of colors. People involved in the punk rock world wore a lot of black clothing with heavy eyeliner. Both men and women wore a lot of fitness clothes; this included a lot of colorful tights. -
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1990s
The 1990s were more down-to-earth than the 70s or 80s. Women still had big hair, but makeup was more natural looking. Many people wore jeans and plain colored shirts along with Converse shoes, which became very popular. During this time, a lot of people also started to get more piercings than in other decades. -
2000/2020
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2000/2020
Today, people dress based on many different influences. Some fashion choices are even based on looks from past decades, like the ones we talked about here. Trends change all the time, but you can keep up with the latest styles by watching TV or seeing what your favorite celebrities wear.
