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1 BCE
men of B.C.
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1 BCE
women of B.C.
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Period: 1 BCE to 1 BCE
B.C.
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1200
Women of 1200
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1200
men of 1200s
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Period: 1200 to 1200
1200s-1300s
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1500
men of the 1500's
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1500
women's of the 1500's
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Period: 1500 to 1500
1500's
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Men of the 1600s
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Women of 1600s
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Period: to
1600s
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women of the 1700s
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men of the 1700s
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Period: to
1700s
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men of the 1800s
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women of the 1800s
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Period: to
1800s
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women of the 1900s
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men of the 1900s
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Period: to
1900s
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men of 1910s
Men's trousers were worn cuffed to ankle-length and creased. -
women of 1910s
The unnatural "S" figures that were pushed and pulled with bustles and corsets were replaced with a straight, natural figure. The waist was loosened, and a straight line was adopted. The hobble skirt caught on quickly -
Period: to
1910
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women of the 1920s
A day dress or skirt and blouse -
men of 1920s
Wide legged trousers were a point of hot topic. They were loose yet fitted at the waist. This created an overall larger affect with the illusion of longer legs. -
Period: to
1920s
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men of the 1930s
Formal wear was typically dark and dramatic, either in black or rich navy. Warmer months signaled an appreciation for hints of red, blue and white. -
women of 1930s
Sleeveless blouses or very short sleeves became quite popular for more casual looks. -
Period: to
1930s
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women of 1940
Women’s clothes took on a masculine militant look with the invention of shoulder pads. This made for a boxy or square neckline and shoulder angle. -
men of 1940s
suits were made in single- and double-breasted styles with a wide square shoulder and straight drape to thigh. A white pocket square was always folded neatly and worn in the breast pocket. -
Period: to
1940s
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men of 1950s
Slim fitting suits and skinny ties were the trend -
women of 1950s
The full, billowy skirt and natural waistline was popular for a number of dresses during the 1950s. -
Period: to
1950s
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women of 1960
The modern fashion replaced the dull colored dresses with new, bring and wild shades -
men of 1960
The Ivy League look is so easy to copy and still looks on-trend today -
Period: to
1960s
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women of 1970s
Popular 1970s dresses were a shift or sheath shapes with above the knee lengths -
men of 1970s
1970s men’s suits started with a classic American style suit of the 1950s but gradually slimmed down into the ultra skinny suit with narrow lapels, tailored waist, short jacket that was always single breasted -
Period: to
1970s
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men of 1980s
Men in the early 1980s loved wearing long sleeve velour shirts. Wrangler and Levi’s were the jeans makers of choice. -
women of 1980s
women preferred soft fabrics and neutral colors -
Period: to
1980s
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women of 1990
Some common items of clothing from the 1990s: black leggings with oversized sweater, low heel shoes, flannel shirts, denim everything, t-shirts, sweatpants, skirts, Birkenstocks, solid colors, silk shirts, turtlenecks, plain white Keds and army surplus clothing -
men of 1990s
The grungy styles of the early nineties were old hat. Looking rich was cool again. Name brand designers were back in a big way. -
Period: to
1990
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men of the 2000s
Baggy jeans
Washed out colour pallet
Plaid shirts
Emergence of grunge
Overall baggy shape -
women of 2000s
Baggy jeans
Washed out colour pallet
Plaid shirts
Emergence of grunge
Overall baggy shape -
Period: to
2000s
