Fashion Timeline '1600

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  • 1600

    1600
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1600%E2%80%9350_in_Western_European_fashionn Western European clothing is characterized by the disappearance of the ruff in favour of broad lace or linen collars. Waistlines rose through the period for both men and women.

  • 1650

    1650
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1650%E2%80%931700_in_Western_European_fashionGerman fashion of 1650 shows a smooth, tight, conical satin bodice with a dropped shoulder. Slashed sleeves are caught with jeweled clasps over voluminous chemise sleeves.

  • 1700

    1700
    http://www.umich.edu/~ece/student_projects/self-improvement/ladies'dress.htmThe full sleeves you are used to wearing are being replaced by tighter sleeves with cuffs above the elbow. An under-sleeve of lace should slightly protrude from underneath this sleeve.

  • 1750

    1750
    http://www.americanrevolution.org/clothing/clothing3.htmlInstead, there was introduced a gown or robe ronde, which opened from the waist downwards to display an underdress of the same material

  • 1800

    1800
    http://vintagefashionguild.org/1800s/The fashion canvas of the 18th century changed radically as the 19th century began and simpler, lighter brushstrokes were applied. Fashion in the first two decades mimicked classical Grecian drapery with its fluid lines. Bodices were minimal, cut to end under the bust thereby achieving a high waist that defined the silhouette. Necklines were predominantly low. Sleeves could be long or short. The fiddle-back bodice, with side, back and shoulder seams that were placed to

  • 1850

    1850
    By 1855, the cage crinoline or hoop had swayed on to the scene and skirts expanded to their maximum size. Women were delighted to wear the cage as it provided relief from the weight of numerous petticoats and the plethora of undergarments that needed to be washed.

  • 1900

    1900
    http://fashionhistory.zeesonlinespace.net/p1900s.htmlTall, stiff collars characterize the period, as do women's broad hats and full "Gibson girl" hairstyles

  • 1950

    1950
    http://www.fashion-era.com/1950s/The theme of glamour continued through a brief look at 1950's fashion accessories such as the importance of hats and berets, the brooch corsage, gloves and bags, flat and stiletto shoes, a spiked umbrella and make up