EXAM 2 history of dress Flashcards
Bobby-soxers
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Ankle socks, typically white cotton and wool, popular with adolecent girls
Christin Dior
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Designed the New Look in 1947
Claire McCardell
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Most original american designer
- separates
- popover dress
- ballet slippers
- poncho
Eisenhower Jackets/Suits
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
slightly bloused above waist and gathered to a fitted belt at the waist
- based on military jackets
L-85 Regulations
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
restricted the quantity of cloth that could be used in clothing for war efforts
Norman Norell
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
precision tailoring, purity of line, conservative elegance
Pea Jackets
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
military influence, american sailors
- boxy, double breasted, dark
Sloppy Joes
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
large, loose pullovers for adolecents
Sweater Girls
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
tightly fitting sweaters for movie stars in “pin up” pictures
The New Look
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Dior’s post-war style emphasized femininity with full skirts, structured shoulders, and fitted waistlines, contrasting the more utilitarian wartime fashion.
- rounded shoulder line
- nipped waistline
- hemline lengthened
- full skirts
Tom Brigance
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Specialized in beachwear and swimsuits
Zoot Suit
17: 1940s- WWII & New Look
Characterized by high-waist pants, broad shoulders, wide lapels, and often worn with suspenders and large bow ties. Popular among youth but eventually restricted due to fabric conservation efforts.
Ballerina length dresses
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Mid-calf length for evening wear
Beatnicks
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Associated with the late 1950s; favored black outfits, beards, and peasant blouses as a symbol of rebellion.
Bouffant
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Full, rounded hairstyle that became iconic in the 1950s.
Chales James
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Known for his intricate evening gowns with sculptural elements, such as the Four Leaf Clover dress.
Chemise & Trapeze dress styles
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Looser, unfitted styles that emerged in the late 1950s.
Chinos
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Casual trousers that became a staple in men’s wardrobes.
Coco Chanel
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Returned from retirement, introducing the famous Chanel tweed suit and a range of accessories including handbags and costume jewelry.
Colored dress shirts
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Continental Suits
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Men’s suits with shorter jackets, natural shoulders, and slim cuts, reflecting European influences.
Christobal Balenciaga
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Known for sculptural designs and sophisticated forms that set trends in haute couture.
Easy care fabric
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Innovations like polyester, spandex, and drip-dry finishes made clothing more practical for daily wear.
Era of the grey flannel suit
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Symbol of corporate America and conformity, popular among business men.
Girdles
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity
Structured undergarments that created the signature silhouette of the 1950s.
Interntional Travel
18: 1950s- Fashion Conformity