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