When women began to work they preferred practical clothing
The Teens (1910 -1919) In the early 1910s, many women began to wear empire-line dresses, which had a low-cut neckline and exaggeratedly high waist.
Jersey outfits and Little Black Dress by Chanel
Boyish look completed with short cropped, or bobbed, hair, worn under a bell-shaped cloche hat. The Roaring Twenties 1920-1929
Twenties’ styles had emphasized women’s legs. During the thirties, hemlines swept the floor again and attention turned to the back. Backless evening gowns were the height of fashion. The Thirties 1930 - 1939
In Britain, so-called Utility styles were mass produced. The suits, created by top designers of the day, followed strict guidelines regarding the use of rationed cloth due to scarcity of resources during WWII. The Fourties 1940 – 1949 Couture in Hiding
After the War, launch of Christian Dior’s “ Corolle ” collection in February 1947. Soon known as the New Look, it was not really new at all, drawing inspiration from the styles of the thirties.
The Fifties 1950 - 1959
Ready paper patterns available for different styles and sizes
The Sixties 1960 - 1969
The Seventies 1970 - 1979
The Eighties 1980 – 1989 Power-dressing women often favored mismatched jackets and skirts. Here a hound tooth check jacket with shoulder pads and a wide belt was paired with a leather-look skirt.
The Nineties 1990 - 1999
The 21 st Century
Indian Women’s wear
Elements of Design in Womenswear C O L O U R FABRIC SILHOUETTE
COLOUR BRIGHT NEUTRALS PASTELS DEEP
PRINTS WOVEN DESIGN (JACQUARD) TRIM DETAIL IN A DRESS EMBROIDERY IN A DRESS
Animal Prints Geometric Prints AZTEC
Appliques
Fastners
FABRIC
SILHOUETTE The basic shapes or silhouettes of each season can change suddenly or evolve slowly
CLOTHING CATEGORIES IN WOMENSWEAR Dresses Blouses Skirts Trousers Salwar Kurta Sari Blouse