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Period: 1 CE to 1000
B.C
fashions of this period come from several groups in existence at this time: Egyptians, Cretans, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantine.Linen was use exclusively as a textile with the Egyptians because it was all they were able to grow in their are. -
1000
woman
the kalasiris was a linen grown by egyptian woman -
1000
men
the shenti was the loincloth worn by egyptian men -
1200
men and woman
the bliad was a dress worn by woman or men in this time period -
Period: 1200 to 1300
1200-1300’s, 13th & 14th Century
The Bliaud was a dress worn by women or men
in this time period.The Hennin, was worn in the 14th and 15th century, was a cone-like hat resembling the spires of the cathedral spire. The Tunic was often one of the stylistic features of the classic businessman. -
1400
woman
woman of this time period used pregnancy pillows when the maternal look was fashionable. -
1400
men
men of this time period wore a codpiece a decorative triangular piece of fabric attached at the groin. -
Period: 1400 to 1500
1400-1500’s the 15th & 16th Century
The Surcoat was a popular fashion accessory for the men of this era.Peasants had a lot of different clothing styles because each
particular style identified the woman with her hometown. -
men
the Short Jacket and Breeches were the style of the day. -
woman
there dresses were simple -
Period: to
1600's fashion
The French Courtiers influence for this time was a fashion
which said “I don’t have to work for a living.”The Puritan costumes were very simple.In Denmark the Short Jacket and Breeches
were the style of the day. -
woman
The drastic visual display of their dress was a spectacle which far
outweighed the proportions, woman hair was big -
men
The Justaucorps for men was the forerunner of today’s suitcoat. The Spencer was a short jacket without tails. -
Period: to
1700's
The 1700’s started with the drastic extension of both the
hips and the hair for women.Women were beginning to make contributions to society by becoming writers, business women, artists and doctors. -
woman
The well-dressed woman wore a large bell-shaped skirt
supported by crinoline. The Worth creation brought the
fullness of women’s skirts around to the back. -
men
The well-dressed man of the nineteenth century England was
called a Dandy. -
Period: to
1800's
woman gradually add to the dress until the Greek is not
noticeable. The corset returns!The well-dressed man of the nineteenth century England was called a Dandy.The well-dressed woman wore a large bell-shaped skirt -
men
The three-piece suit for gentlemen was introduced. The suit was relatively non constricting with a sack coat, simple vest, and pleated
trousers. -
woman
Amelia Bloomer designed an outfit for the avid cyclist consisting of a tunic dress worn over loose trousers gathered at the ankle. Later this was revised into a split skirt with gathers under the knee, called
Bloomers. And the one piece bathing suit was introduced by -
Period: to
1900's
The silhouette softened into the S-shaped curve with softer
shoulders, less restrictive\corsets, and the bustle, never returned. -
Period: to
woman and men of 1910
Men and women wore Dust Coats to protect their clothing when driving or riding in cars. -
men
The Prince was the ultimate trend setter of the 1920’s He often wore Oxford bags, extremely wide trousers, often reaching 25
inches at the knee and cuffed at the bottom. -
woman
This he did with dresses which hung from the shoulders to the waist, with soft, silky, flowing, sheer fabrics. -
Period: to
1920's
Life began to move ahead and fast. The fashion silhouette at
this time was straight up and down or Tubular. The brassiere was introduced, but it was used to flatten the figure, not uplift or enhance it. -
woman
sports wear-Pants for women, flared at hem, worn for extreme
casual wear only. Also called beach pajamas.Hemlines in the
1930’s went down and down again.Bias cut gowns were popular for
evening wear. -
men
men wore suits -
Period: to
1930's
The Depression brought about the classic styles in suits and dresses, clothing that would last a long time and stay in style. The
shirtwaist dress was one such classic. Hand-me-downs became fashionable not only for thrifty families, but for everyone. Separate skirts and blouses were a highlight, with a white blouse being a must in any wardrobe. -
woman
Women began to wear pants as he practical dress for work in industry. It was not too long before pants were popular outside the
workplace as a comfortable casual fashion. -
men
men wore whatever they wore in the war -
Period: to
1940's
when world war two hit a lot was changed in the fashion history for woman and men Only one pocket per blouse or shirt was
allowed. Hems could be no deeper than 2 inches and the widest
part of the hem of a dress could not exceed 72 inches.and for men cuffs and 2 pant suits, patch pockets, cloth belts, and pleats. was removed.