Fashion Throughout the Years at WMU

  • Early 1900 Fashion

    Early 1900 Fashion
    In 1907, women were wearing full neck blouses. The woman pictured is wearing a full neck blouse with a bow sitting on the first button of the blouse.
  • Early 1900's fashion was still very modest

    Early 1900's fashion was still very modest
    In 1915, women were still wearing fully covered clothes but more women began to wear more V-neck style blouses as opposed to full neck length blouses.
  • Women hairstyles in the early 1900's

    Women hairstyles in the early 1900's
    In 1938, most women wore their hair in a pin curls. Women began to play around with their hair more as opposed to the women in the early 1900’s. They didn't just wear their hair up in a up-do, they began to wear their hair down in curls.
  • 1940's style of dress

    1940's style of dress
    In 1945, women starting wearing business casual clothing. Skirts became a little bit shorter but not by much. Women hair got longer and was always worn in curls.
  • Women fashion began to evolve in the 1950's

    Women fashion began to evolve in the 1950's
    In 1955, most women wore handkerchiefs around their neck to accessorize with their outfits. Another common thing was women wore their sweaters over their blouses.
  • 1970's men hairstyles

    1970's men hairstyles
    In the 1970’s, men mostly wore their hair at shoulder length. Compared to the early 1900's and even currently, men preferred long hair instead of short hair.
  • 90's style of clothes gives a different look to everyday fashion

    90's style of clothes gives a different look to everyday fashion
    In the 1990's a lot of people wore stone washed jeans with oversize jackets. Fashion became more sporty and casual.
  • Current fashion trends

    Current fashion trends
    Students in the mid 2000’s style of clothing is more relaxed and laid back. Women and men are able to wear whatever they want without any restrictions.