See how and why fashion has changed through time.

1. The History of Fashion
Since the Renaissance
By Emily Pennings

2. Time period: Renaissance
(1450-1600)
- Women wore gowns with
tight fitted bodice and a
fuller skirt
- Many ornamental
flourishes such as feathers
and lace
- Men wore colourful tights
with a coat called a doublet

3. Time period: Renaissance
(1450-1600)
- Fashion in this time period
was heavily influenced by
Queen Elizabeth I and
Christopher columbus
http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~cfinlay/sumptuary.html

4. Time period: 1700s
- Soft pasteles
- Described as light, airy, and
playful
- Women wore a silk or
cotton gown with a
matching petticoat which
was more comfortable
- Men wore a puffy three
piece silk or cotton suit.

5. Time period: 1700s
- Fashion in this time period
was heavily influenced by
the french court’s new,
more relaxed style.
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1700-1709/#:~:text=Men%20wore%20a%20three,an%20integral%20part%20of%20the

6. Time period: 1800s
- Women’s skirts were
smaller and gradually grew
larger through this period.
- Men wore matching coats,
waistcoats and trousers

7. Time period: 1800s
Paisley patterned
shawls became
popular in this time
period
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/1800s-fashion-19th-century
Fashion in this time period was
influenced by Classical Greece.

8. Time period: 1900-1920
- Women’s skirts tightened
around the ankle and were
worn often with a tunic or
fur lined coat.
- Men wore crisp shirts and
high collars

9. Time period: 1900-1920
- Fashion in this time period
was heavily influenced by
“exotic countries” such as
Spain and China.
- The silhouette relaxed
during this period
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1910s_in_Western_fashion#:~:text=1910s%20fashion%20drew%20inspiration%20from,count
ries%20including%20Spain%20and%20China.

10. Time period: 1920s
- Women wore boxy dresses
called flapper dresses and
cut their hair short.
- Makeup was more accepted
- Men wore tuxedos and fur
coats

11. Time period: 1920s
- Mary Pickford was an
American and Canadian
actress who was the most
influential for women’s
fashion in the 20s. She is
known for creating flapper
culture.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1910s_in_Western_fashion#:~:text=1910s%20fashion%20drew%20inspiration%20from,count
ries%20including%20Spain%20and%20China.
Trends and Influences

12. Time period: 1930s
- Fashion ranged from home
made to glamor
- Men wore suits with
padded shoulders and V
necks
- Women’s dresses were
shorter and belts became
more popular

13. Time period: 1930s
- Fashion was influenced by
Hollywood. Actresses and
Actors like Clark Gable, Jean
Harlow, and Shirley Temple
all had major influences on
how people dressed.
“In difficult times, fashion is
always outrageous.”
- Elsa Schiaparelli
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1930-1939/#:~:text=In%20the%201930s%2C%20fashion%20saw,many%20who%20directl
y%20influenced%20fashion.

14. Time period: 1940s
- Fashion became stylish but
practical
- Dresses used less fabric and
looked more like a uniform
as the 2nd world war began
to ration material.
- Cuffs on pants and extra
pockets were taken away.

15. Time period: 1940s
- Fashion was heavily
influenced by the rationing
or materials in WWII.
Fun Fact
Sheer stockings were very
popular, but all the silk and nylon
were being used for parachutes
so women would draw ‘seems’ up
their legs with an eyebrow pencil
to give the illusion of silk
stockings.
“To what extent did World War II change Canada?” Pg 261

16. Time period: 1950s
- The style in the 50’s was
very preppy with wide short
skirts and ‘young’ style.
- Described as innocent
- Men wore baggy suits with
narrow ties.

17. Time period: 1950s
- Fashion was heavily
influenced by parents trying
to keep their children young
and innocent and by the use
of new and old materials
available again like nylon
and acrylic.
Rockabilly music also had a
large influence as well as
stars like Elvis Presley and
Marilyn Monroe.
https://fiftiesweb.com/fashion/1950s-fashion/

18. Time period: 1960s
- The style in the 60’s became
increasingly more casual in
all age groups.
- Women’s wear followed 2
main trends: the continued
preppy style of the 50’s and
the new hippie style of the
60’s.
- Colours were bright and
frivolous patterns were
back in.

19. Time period: 1960s
- Fashion was heavily
influenced by art styles,
most especially space age
styles consisting of blocky
and bold shapes
- - The feminist movement
inspired girls to wear mini
skirts, defying the model of
femininity in the 50’s .
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1960-1969/

20. Time period: 1970s
- Bell bottom and flare jeans,
Tie dye, mini skirts and
maxi dresses became very
popular in the 70’s
- Men wore platform shoes,
wide legged pants, collared
shirts, and vests.
- Simple styles were made
bold with bright colours.

21. Time period: 1970s
- The hippie style of the late
60’s was continued into the
70’s which added an
emphasis on handmade
clothing and accessories.
- - Overall, 70’s fashion was
expressive and fun
https://www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/

22. Time period: 1980s
- Padded shoulders, power suits,
leg warmers, and spandex all
became popular in the 80’s.
- Women wore crop and tube tops,
turtleneck or V neck, knee length
skirts, and leggings.
- Men wore cuffed jeans or khakis,
cardigans, plain t-shirts, denim
or bomber jackets and loafers

23. Time period: 1980s
- Colours were bright and
outrageous
- A fitness craze made stylish
sportswear popular to wear
in everyday life
https://www.thepearlsource.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-80s-fashion/

24. Time period: 1990s
- Slip dresses, scrunchies, plaid
flannel shirts were all trendy in
the 90’s
- The grunge look was a big fad in
the 90’s
- Makeup was typically simple and
clean, typical styles were jeans
and tee shirts.
- This style is not very
different from what
we see in casual
wear today.

25. Time period: 1990s
- Fashion in the 90’s changed
drastically from the crazy
style of the 80’s. Fashion
reverted to a toned down
and minimalist look.
- Tommy Hilfiger and Prada
were 2 big designers in the
90’s.
“I feel like the worst fashion
moments of the 90’s were kind of
the best”
- Charli XCX
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s_in_fashion

26. Time period: 2000-2010
- Women’s looks included mesh or
handkerchief tops, box-pleated
or leather skirts, shiny pants, and
sparkly shoes
- For men, leather jackets, a
statement dress shirt, and
chunky shoes,
Y2K style was very popular in the
2000s. Y2k involves bright colours and
kitschy aesthetics to make a
maximalist look.
https://www.centralcasting.com/quick-guide-2000s-fashion/

27. Time period: 2010-2023
- 2010’s consisted of galaxy
tights, wedge sneakers,
high-low skirts, chevron
prints, gladiator sandals,
cracked nail polish and
flower crowns. Not our best
moment.
- Genderfluid and gender
neutral clothing is gaining
more popularity in the 20’s.
- Styles from the 60s and 70s
are making an appearance.
- Minimalist fashion is
common.
- Extremely relaxed
silhouettes are becoming
increasingly more popular.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020s_in_fashion#:~:text=Popular%20clothing%20included%20prairie%20dres
ses,worn%20during%20the%20late%201960s.