The main styles of dress: a brief history of the fashion styles of the second half of the twentieth century

The main styles of dress: a brief history of the fashion styles of the second half of the twentieth century
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basic clothing styles Style of clothing - one of the most important ways of self-expression. It reflects not only the individual characteristics of a person, but often social change. After all, clothes - the easiest way to quickly convey to others what their attitude whatsoever.

1960

In the 1960s of the twentieth century clothes obviously reflects the political mood of the time. Hippies wore long, loose clothing made from natural materials, expressing the desire for freedom and protest against the unnaturalness of modern life - capitalization, industrialization and so on. Mini-skirts, entered into vogue about this time, symbolized the beginning of the sexual revolution and the freedom of women to control their own body on your own. Bright colors, geometric patterns and high boots have also become relevant in this period.

Some designers such as Emilio Pucci, under the influence of the era created the psychedelic pictures on the clothes, which were a clear reference to the modern music of his, and became especially popular "expanders of consciousness." In the fashion of the 1960s, however, affected by the emergence of new synthetic materials - polyester, spandex and lycra, which are used to this day. Ironically, at the same time, Jacqueline Kennedy became an icon of elegant, classic style - wide jeans hippies in magazines side by side with its strict dresses Strict dress: no sophistication outrageous -futlyarami and costumes.

1970

In the 1970s hippie robes were transformed with exotic fabrics and jeans with a very low belt worn by both men and women. Her dress and skirt rose higher, became popular variety of fitting trousers in bright colors, reflecting the brightness and noise of the decade. However, at the same time back in vogue skirt below the knee length. Women wore clothing "peasant" type, especially popular were wide blouse with embroidery and clothes with lace trim. Embroidered clothing at all in this decade has been one of the main trends. Another popular style was the disco - both in music and in clothing. Bright, shiny, skin-tight body costumes, platform shoes and flashy accessories became his main attributes.

Carefree disco largely provoked the appearance of their opposites - the punk movement. Inspired by designers like Vivienne Westwood and bands like Sex Pistols, punk began an aggressive response to the economic and political situation in the world. Quite narrow and ripped jeans, leather jackets with studs, army boots, piercings Piercing on all television punk style himself against all that was glamorous decadent disco. Clothing punks often refers to a type of "do it yourself". The pins are often replaced with stitches and buttons, and bought in ordinary clothing store owners gave a deliberately sloppy appearance.

1980

In the 80s punk style continued to develop. There were army boots with studded metal toes and heels, chains, tartan (in very moderate quantities), and hairstyles that seem to defy gravity. Women and men not only experimented with hair dyes Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development But with eyeliner variety of colors.

However, the punk still has never been the style of the majority. In the penultimate decade of the twentieth century, most women wear neon colors, skinny jeans, leggings, wide T-shirts and shirts. Men have become popular "power suit» (power suit), which got its name from the fact that clearly points to the well-being of the wearer. Business style women at this time complemented jackets with thick shoulder pads, attach a silhouette similar to the male - the need to fight to achieve equal career opportunities with men, as usual, is reflected in the style of clothing.

Mini-skirts began to sew denim, leather and wool, they are often worn with leggings. After the release of the movie "Flashdance" was the popular dance clothes and socks. Madonna made a fashion style elements noticeable under clothing lingerie, fishnet stockings, gloves and beads in many rows. Women's accessories become very large and bright. The demonstration of the level of income with the help of expensive jewelry has become socially acceptable. Both sexes and adherents of different styles in clothes began to wear glasses with thick plastic frame.

At the same time it became fashionable jeans "acid" colors, denim jackets, polo shirts and baggy blazer with the sleeves rolled up. Finally, all in the same eighties became very fashionable sports shoes, running shoes have become an element of different styles and remain so to this day.

1990

Maybe you prefer not to leave the house at all than go outside in such a way, as if you just got out of bed, but in the nineties it was cool. The long, wide, stretched, wrinkled, faded clothes, long and unkempt (even better - greasy) hair - it was the grunge style attributes, which originated in the rainy city of Seattle and became popular mainly due to the success of the group Nirvana. Plaid shirt, partially dressed in jeans, sneakers and jewelry, is hard to reconcile with each other in style, began to wear the stars and ordinary people throughout the world.

As often happens, at the same time originated a style opposite Grange. For the so-called "style cute girls" were typical doll dresses, puffed sleeves, knee-high, combined with short wide skirts, and very carefully combed hair.

At the same time, there were baggy jeans, which are popular with hip-hop, and jeans were not the classic blue and red, green, violet - in short, the brighter, the better.

Punk style was gradually transformed into a Gothic with his black clothing, metal jewelry and sinister makeup (one of the best examples of this style in the entertainment business is Marilyn Manson).