FASHIONS OF THE

TWENTIETH CENTURY

Presented by:-
Murli Manohar
1900-1910
 Women
-Gibson Girl Look-
It was the personification
of a feminine ideal
created by Charles Donna Gibson
-Shirtwaist blouses
-Hats- enormous with birds,
feathers, ribbons, etc.
 Men
-Formal wear
-Frock coats
-Spats
-Hats
1911-1920:
World War -I
Women
-Hobble skirts- women’s legs
revealed for the first time.
-Narrow shape.

Men
-Simpler form of dress
more popular
1920`s
Flapper
-In 1920`s it was referred to the "new breed" of young
women who wore short skirts & bobbed their hair.
-Flappers were seen as brash
for wearing excessive
makeup, drinking, smoking
and otherwise flouting social
and sexual norms.
Sportswear introduced
1930`s-Era Of Elegance
Women
-Bias cut
-Cowl neck

Men
-Double breasted suits
-Wide lapels
-Shoulders broadened
1940-1950:World War -II
Women
-Separates introduced that
can be mixed and matched
- Bobby socks, pleated skirts
New Look-Christian Dior
-Full bust lines

-Tiny waists
-Full skirts
Men-
-Casuals Introduced
1950`s
Donna Reid or
“I Love Lucy” Look.

- Full skirts and strapless

dresses.
1960`s- Kennedy Era
Chanel Suit.
Pillbox hat.
Aubrey Hepburn Look.
Hot Pants.

Aubrey Hepburn Look

1960`s Contd..
Jeans

Mini Skirts

The Mod Look

 1970`s
Pantsuits,wide legs with
large cuffs/ bell bottoms
hip huggers

-Pants for women became

acceptable in the work place.
-Long pointed collars.
1980`s
Athletic wear more popular
inspired by movie “Flashdance”
Blouson style jackets .
Batwing sleeves.
80`s power suits.
Shoulder details.
1990`s
 Doc Martens replaced athletic
footwear.
- Distinctive Feature- air-cushioned sole
-Stitching around the sole
-developed by Dr. Klaus Martens of Germany
 Platform Shoes.

 Retro look.
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