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The Modern Era Clothing

1910 - Women’s Wear Daily 

 

Women’s Dress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early (1890s)

exaggerated fullness moves frome bustle to shoulders and sleeves

shoulders get high and pouffy

more masculine influence, women’s version of the suit

plastron front -  the “breast-plate” insert filling in the bodice center resembling a jacket

apron front - swain at the front of the skirt

bolero jacket - tailored, short open jacket ending above the waist

dresses can be a little shorter to show boots

walking and biking outfits

     - shorter bloomers underneath

shirtwaist blouse - decorative laced trimmed blouse, often with puffy sleeves

Lady Collin Campbel, 1897, Giovanni Boldini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edwardian (1900-1914)

s-curve silhouette

curvy-ness and softness

pouter pigeon - pouched front

more drape in the skirt

corsets are designed more for the style of the activity 

dresses lacy and frilly 

day wear - high cut and covered

evening wear - low cut and exposed arms, long opera gloves 

Gibson Girl 

     - ideal look for women

     - all American

     - perfect sex symbol 

     - perfect wife

 

1915-1919

s-curve silhouette chances to be more vertical

fullness leaves the dress and goes into the hat

hobble skirt- long, tapered skirt

toque - tall brimless hat

corset shape becomes more  of undegarments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men

Early (1890s)

pretty much the same

jackets are relatively boxy

pants tapered narrow at the hems

tuxedo coats become more excepted for formal occasions

shirts often close in the back and the front is fake

bowler/derby - rounded top hat

homburg/fedora - softer “sunken" look

 

1900-1919

jacket, vest, trousers, sack coat, bowlers

 

 

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