An Evolution of Vintage Dresses Throughout the 20th Century
Vintage dresses today are as beautiful as they were in the eras from which they originated, but now they stand out even more! A vintage dress is your very own piece of history and personality, with styles that can suit anyone-elegant, flirty, feminine, wild, colorful, refined, and much more. Many modern fashion designers are borrowing from older styles in their creations, and while these are considered retro styles or retro inspired, a true vintage piece was made in the era it represents, not by a manufacturer today. Styles of dress throughout the 1900s had an evolution all their own, with each decade presenting incredible and unmistakable flare.
The 1900s marked the beginning of the slimming and lengthening of the feminine silhouette. Long skirts brushing the ground, small waists, and broad hats were exemplary of this period, including the corset that we see in many costume dramas.
The 1910s were a sort of preparation for the dazzling styles of the 1920s flappers. In the 1910s, skirts got a little shorter, rising from the floor to above the ankle. The bob was a popular hairstyle for women. Oriental influence graced many dresses for a rich and elegant appearance, and a tunic over an underskirt became a popular look.
The 1920s are a very romanticized decade still today, and it’s no wonder why with all the jazz, prosperity, and changes in women’s status. The roaring twenties unveiled much more skin than previous decades had seen, with flappers revolutionizing America’s concept of …
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