| Throughout the years, women's fashion and design | | | | dress," and the introduction of nylon. |
| has always been influenced by history, politics, and | | | | In the 1940s, World War II took a toll on women's |
| location. A woman's status and station in society also | | | | fashion, as leather shoes lessened and certain fabrics |
| affected the types of clothing choices deemed | | | | were limited. Heavy wooden soles and wedge heels |
| acceptable or expected of her. When taking a look | | | | became commonplace. A host of clothing items were |
| at history, the role of the woman unfolds through | | | | rationed - bought using a "coupon" system. Some of |
| popular clothing styles, as revealed through hemlines, | | | | the non-rationed items included mending wool, |
| layers of clothing, shoes, and overall fashion. Below | | | | ribbons, lace, suspenders, and clogs. Women began |
| you will find a collection of significant changes in | | | | painting their shoes with bright colors or decorating |
| women's fashion trends starting with the 1900s. | | | | the sides of the soles with small shells or studs to |
| During the 1900s, legs and feet of the woman were | | | | elevate their sense of style. |
| rarely seen (unless in the sitting position). This meant | | | | During the 1950s, glamour took over and it showed in |
| that stockings, shoes, and other footwear didn't gain | | | | the latest women's fashion designs. Full skirts with |
| much attention. Clothing and shoes of the time | | | | petticoats, swoop-line empire dresses, and fancy |
| highlighted silk bows, small buckles, and dark colors. | | | | suits became popular. Many women now wore a |
| Pointed toes and a moderate high heel were in | | | | stiletto heel and Italian shoes (known for |
| fashion. Women's skirts became narrower after the | | | | ultra-elegance and refinement). Seamless stockings |
| Civil War and displayed more of a cone-shape rather | | | | and beehive hairdos accompanied the clothing of the |
| than a bell. Clothing was heavily starched and | | | | 50's. |
| "shirtwaists" became the latest style, which were | | | | The 1960s brought more freethinking attitudes of the |
| fashioned after men's shirts. | | | | world, including fashion. Skirts became much shorter - |
| In the 1920s, legs became an asset and showed | | | | leading to the creation of the "mini." Stockings were |
| through the kind of clothing worn during this time | | | | tossed to the side and pantyhose made an |
| period. Hemlines rose and women began to take | | | | impression on the women of the 60's. Flat boots |
| great interest in flesh-colored stockings and shoes. | | | | were worn with very short dresses. Additional |
| The expensive silk stocking accompanied | | | | fashion introductions of the 60s included psychedelic |
| eveningwear, while ribbed and patterned selections | | | | fabric prints, denim jeans, and the pill box hat. Shoes |
| (diamond-cut) became the rage. "Flapper" fashion | | | | became chunkier, displaying thicker low heels with |
| took over with the Roaring 20s, highlighting floating | | | | rounded or squared toes. Buckle shoes were quite |
| fabrics, handkerchief hemlines, and girdles. | | | | "in" with matching gold or silver heels to match the |
| When the 1930s arrived, women's fashion took a | | | | buckles. |
| turn back to portraying a more "ladylike" appearance. | | | | Resource: |
| The clothes were feminine in style - crisp and clean | | | | Stop by to see a wide variety of beautiful Red Hat |
| during the day and glamorous by night. More | | | | Society Clothing, plus Red Hats, Pink Hats, and |
| sophisticated shoes emerged, including the strappy | | | | Jewelry that is just perfect for Red Hat Ladies. Be |
| open-toed sandal. Additional features of the decade | | | | sure to sign up for free coupons and sale |
| included short-fitted suits and jackets, the "little black | | | | notifications too! |