1890s-Victorian Era
This is the women's silhouette from the 1890s.
What is Hourglass?
This was the full-length coat worn by both men & women to protect their clothing while horse riding, riding in carriages, etc.
What is the Duster?
This was the typical silhouette for men in the 1910's.
What is Rectangle?
These women made drastic changes to hair, clothing, makeup, & hemlines; they were known for dancing and new freedom!
What are Flappers?
This was the typical women's silhouette during the 1930.
What is Narrow Hourglass?
This is the men's silhouette from the 1890s.
What is Rectangle?
This shirt, which helped with the S-Curve silhouette, was popular for women and emphasized the bust.
What is Pidgeon-Breasted?
Military fashion of WW1 really influenced this coat for men.
What is the Trench Coat?
This hat was bell-shaped and fitted to the head; women's "bob" hairstyle made them easy to wear.
What is Cloche Hat?
Clothing made out of these was common, so mills began selling printed ones to be "recycled" as clothing.
What are Flour Sacks?
This device was used to flatten the stomach and shrink the waist.
What is the Corset?
These sleeves, which were full at the top/shoulders and narrowed down the arm, were the peak of feminine fashion in the 1900s.
What is Leg-O-Mutton?
This was the women's silhouette of the 1910s.
What is the Inverted Triangle?
This waistline fell low by the hip to add the impression of height and be non-form fitting; it created a rectangular silhouette for women in the 1920s.
What is Dropped Waist?
Padded shoulders and double-breasted suits created this silhouette for men in the 1930s.
What is Inverted Triangle?
This device was worn under skirts to emphasize a woman's backside.
What is the Bustle?
What is the Bowler?
This item's hemline was narrow and only allowed women to take small steps; it was not popular for long as women wanted to become more active.
What is the Hobble Skirt?
Zoot Suits & Wingtip shoes became popular for men; their wide-legged trousers and padded shoulders created this silhouette for men in the 1920s.
What is Hourglass?
These style of dress was glamorous for Hollywood stars; very feminine and flowy.
What is Bias Cut?
This "girl" was the ideal of feminine beauty during the 1890s.
This was the typical women's silhouette in the 1900s, emphasizing the bust and backside.
What is the S-Curve?
These loose trousers were worn by women under skirts to be more practical and modest when women began cycling.
What are Bloomers?
Famous French designer Coco Chanel debuted this classic piece of clothing for women; it is a staple in most women's wardrobes still!
What is the Little Black Dress?
This was a very typical pattern/design for men's suit fabric.
What is Glen Plaid?