Trends are driven by culture, events, pop culture, and celebrity influence. In the last 100 years, these trends have caused fashion to change in numerous ways.
The 1920’s was a turning point. At first modest and demure, with high-necked dresses and hemlines that touched the floor, the style turned more independent and experimentative with boyish haircuts and short flapper outfits. As women entered the workforce, first in boiler suits and then ultimately in power suits, the use of war-rationed textiles and gloves gradually ceased due to the end of the war.
Edwardian dresses - 1900s
Feminine, romantic, and most importantly, humble gowns of materials made with cotton, chiffon, and lace with ladylike silhouettes and puffy sleeves. Ankles were covered by hemlines, and the neck had stiff, high-boned collars.
Flapper dresses - 1920s
As they were granted the ability to vote, women felt more empowered. This led to the creation of the flapper dress: a shift dress with a drop waist and opulently beaded fringe. Women wore short, sleek hairstyles, and hemlines that rose to the ankle and then, soon after, above it.
One-piece lingerie - 1920s
Women started removing their stifling corsets. One-piece lingerie like silky chemises, thin camisoles, and panties became the preferred undergarments, since they fit extremely comfortably beneath flapper dresses and the newly celebrated boyish physique (and flatter chest) in style.
Pantsuit - 1930s
In a brazen attempt to eliminate gender roles, women adopted the look of trousers.
Wide-leg trousers - 1930s
Wide-leg trousers were paired with a stylish blazer and Oxford shoes, carrying on the trouser trends from earlier in the decade.
Fur accessories - 1930s
To put it simply, fashionable fur was the status item due to it being appropriate for both daytime and nighttime events.
Evening gown - 1930s
Floor-length, form-fitting gowns modeled after the renowned Hollywood glamour provided regular women the opportunity to dress up and feel feminine.
Boiler suits - 1940s
Women started working, frequently taking on factory occupations that had previously been handled by men. They were required to wear loose-fitting boiler suits with buttons down the front made of strong canvas, or denim for these physically demanding duties.
Ruffled everything - 1940s
Ruffled collars and sleeves served as an influence for the vogue for frills and ruffles.
Pleated knee-length skirts - 1940s
Pleats, a playful design element, made a comeback in the world of fashion, giving women a bit more vigour. Skirts frequently featured knife pleats, all-around pleats, and vibrant colours, all of which denoted a cultural celebration of the conclusion of the war.
A-line silhouette - 1947
Christian Dior unveiled the "New Look" that would soon rule the world. To emphasize a woman's hourglass shape, the feminine A-line silhouette featured a voluminous, flowy skirt and an accented waistline.
Bubble hem - 1949
The bubble hem was replaced by the bubble dress and bubble skirt in the 1950s, which tapered in at the waist and flared out at the bottom.
Peter Pan collars - 1950s
The original "Peter and Wendy" theatrical production's costumes are from New York City. The fashionable collar is made to lay flat against the neckline and has rounded corners.
Bikini - 1950
High-waisted bottoms, skirts, and fun patterns made two-piece bathing suits a hot hit in the 1950s.
Mary Jane shoes - 1960s
Originally based on a Buster Brown comic book character with the same name. Since then, the flat shoe with the thin leather strip has been embellished with sequins, fashioned into heels, and worn with little white socks.
Babydoll dress - 1960s
With the creation of the babydoll dress, hemlines became shorter and colours became more vibrant.
Mini skirt - 1960s
The street style served as Quant's inspiration as she designed a micro-skirt with a hemline that was considerably above the knee.
Trapeze silhouettes - 1960s
The London-inspired fashion, which originated with Louis XV and was frequently worn by Audrey Hepburn, came to life when Yves Saint Laurent started creating dresses with fitting shoulders that flared out.
Daisy Dukes - 1960s
The show character from "The Dukes of Hazzard" served as inspiration for the short, fitted denim cutoffs.
Fringe - 1960s
The inspiration for this look came from all over the world, including India, Bali, Morocco, and Africa, and it projected a relaxed bohemian vibe.
Platform heels - 1970s
Women's high heels and platforms reached new heights in the 1970s as fashion became bolder, more colourful, and more expressive. Materials including wood, cork, and synthetics were widely used.
Leather jackets - 1980s
Disco's vivid hues and floral patterns started to disappear. The opposite end of the fashion spectrum was also favoured, with looser clothing and black leather coats.
Shoulder pads - 1980s
The power dressing movement got its start as more women entered the job. Shoulder pads were added to blazers, jackets, and even dresses to give women in the workplace a structured aesthetic that was inspired by menswear.
Plaid - 1990s
Everything from scruffy flannel blouses to posh skirt and blazer outfits à la Cher in "Clueless" (1995) is acceptable. This cross-hatched design became popularized by fashion houses including Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.
Acid-washed jeans - 1990/the 2000s
Acid-washed jeans were worn by Hollywood actresses and members of heavy metal bands.
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