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A Very Concise Guide of Women’s Clothing Styles From the Beginning to the mid-Twentieth Century

Female styles at the beginning of the last century were extremely different. This was partly because of the lack of modern materials available then, and also high product costs. The whole outlook on design is different also. Today’s designs such as G Star womens clothing designs could not be imagined back then.

1900 was the period of long dresses that covered the legs.

The Hobbel Skirt made its appearance in 1910. When looking at the Hobble Skirt it is easy to see why it had that name - it was very difficult to walk in.

A milestone occurred in 1913 when Mary Crosby developed a support for breasts. It was made from ribbon and two handkerchiefs. It was the world’s first bra.

1915 witnessed the original twist of the lipstick tube.

The length of womens’ knickers shortened during the 1920s, making their way steadily from below to above the knee.

The 1920s also saw a style change from a feminine look to a more boyish styles during the mid-20s. In 1924 a alternative for leather, vinyl, was introduced.

Womens’ styles changed again in the 1930s when women became slightly more conservative and feminine.

It was during the 1930s that Wallace Carothers invented nylon. This {brought new design ideas|enabled a whole range of new clothing ideas. Nylon was invented in the mid-1930, making fashions more availablebringing new design ideas.

During the Second World War textile was rationed, like everything else, and so the skirts became. The rationing of clothing carried on until 1949 (unbelievably the rationing of food continued until 1954 in the UK).

A fresh wave of design occurred after the war. 1946 saw the arrival of the bikini. The hour glass figure was squeezed into our consciousness in 1947.

Meanwhile the bikini was invented in 1946. In 1947 the ‘New Look’ from Christian Dior was introduced bringing long skirts and narrow waists - the hour glass figure had been born. The post-war 1940s years were a time of fashion invention.

A more female cut was in full swing in the 1950s rock and roll years, with longer fuller skirts being worn, great for dancing.

Mary Quant invented the mini skirt in the mid 1960s and clothes became even more daring in colour and design.