1898-1930
During this period of time, the trend was set to be corsets for women and three piece suits for men. As the century moves on, the trends start to get more specific. Approaching 1910, corsets, big skirts, and frilly shirts were still considered the fad. The skirts were made what it called "A-line" style and women wore a long tunic to cover over the top of that. To the left you will see the everyday attire for a man and the right shows an everyday outfit for a woman.
Come 1914 (the start of WWI), women adapted to work clothes (overalls and trousers) and men were commonly seen in their military uniforms. At the time, they were very specific about the way you did your hair. Women were to have it parted in the center and tied back in a fake bun. As for men, they had it slicked to the side or in the middle. It was common for the older men to sport beards and the younger boys to have a mustache.
By 1920, the waistline had dropped from high waist to just hip level to obscure the women's natural curves and body figure. SCANDALOUS! This decade was the "Flapper" decade where young and fashionable women wore knee length flapper dresses decorated in fringe and worn with tights and unique garters. Their jewelry consisted of big brooches and pearls. For men, they still rocked the suit. Hair was cut very short on the sides and slicked down by oil. At this time, the hair was parted down the middle, to the side, or slicked all the way over the head.
In the 1930's, Parisian couturiers (designers) made the bias-cut which improved the look of showing off curves even more! Long, elegant evening gowns of satin were a huge trend for women. During the day of course, the wool shirts and knee length skirts were worn. Hats were introduced during this period too; typically embellished with feathers or flowers, the hats were worn at an angle. Sports and beach-wear fashion influenced the industries, this is when the sun-tan was coveted for the first time. For men however, the suit was reduced to 2 pieces a day (minus the waistcoat). With that was a knitted cardigan, a tank top, &/or an open neck shirt. At this point, it was common for men to have clean-shaven faces.
Come 1914 (the start of WWI), women adapted to work clothes (overalls and trousers) and men were commonly seen in their military uniforms. At the time, they were very specific about the way you did your hair. Women were to have it parted in the center and tied back in a fake bun. As for men, they had it slicked to the side or in the middle. It was common for the older men to sport beards and the younger boys to have a mustache.
By 1920, the waistline had dropped from high waist to just hip level to obscure the women's natural curves and body figure. SCANDALOUS! This decade was the "Flapper" decade where young and fashionable women wore knee length flapper dresses decorated in fringe and worn with tights and unique garters. Their jewelry consisted of big brooches and pearls. For men, they still rocked the suit. Hair was cut very short on the sides and slicked down by oil. At this time, the hair was parted down the middle, to the side, or slicked all the way over the head.
In the 1930's, Parisian couturiers (designers) made the bias-cut which improved the look of showing off curves even more! Long, elegant evening gowns of satin were a huge trend for women. During the day of course, the wool shirts and knee length skirts were worn. Hats were introduced during this period too; typically embellished with feathers or flowers, the hats were worn at an angle. Sports and beach-wear fashion influenced the industries, this is when the sun-tan was coveted for the first time. For men however, the suit was reduced to 2 pieces a day (minus the waistcoat). With that was a knitted cardigan, a tank top, &/or an open neck shirt. At this point, it was common for men to have clean-shaven faces.