A high waisted, white, full length gown, resembling that of a Greek statue
What is: Robe en Chemise
100
Name given to women who rebelled in the 'new freedom' of the times and went against previously established rules for a proper lady.
What is a Flapper
100
Term given by the press to describe Christian Dior's 1947 collection
What is "The New Look"
100
The decade of the 1970s was characterized by the development of such social protests as:
What are: Environmental, anti-war, anti-establishment, civil rights, feminism. I.e. Hippies, feminists, civil rights, etc
200
An emphasis on lavish ornamentation and curved forms are characteristic of this movement
What is: Baroque
200
A fashionable but not extravagant gentleman who had impeccable grooming, well fitting tailored clothes and was also witty was known as a ___________
What is: a Dandy
200
Art movement characterized by pure geometric lines; it can be seen in buildings, decor and jewelery.
What is Art Deco
200
The New look consisted of:
What is: Nipped in waists, extremely full or pencil skirts, rounded shoulders
200
The theory that a style born on the streets through a 'style tribe' will enter mainstream fashion
What is: The Bottom up theory
300
This type of footwear was decorated with turnovers and sometimes lace
What are: funnel boots
300
Daytime version of a man's coat with skirts extending below the waist
What is a Frock coat
300
Skirts reached this height by 1927
What is 18" above the floor
300
Poodle skirts, ballet shoes, drainpipe (capri) trousers, jeans and duckbill hair are all examples of fashions during the 50s geared towards this group of people
What are teenagers
300
Name two characteristics of men's fashion in the 1970s
What are: bell bottoms, slim-fitting shirts with large collars, polyester fabrics, platform shoes, leisure suit, wide ties.
400
Rumor has it this hair accessory started as a mistress' of the king attempt to use her garter to tidy up her hair. It grew to be quite a contraption of lace, ribbons and wires.
What is: a Fontange
400
When introduced in 1857, this hoop skirt was innovative due to its flexible steel hoops
What is the cage crinoline
400
This new fabric was used for undergarments until it got diverted for military use during WWII
What is Nylon
400
The main garment that is identified with the 60s, was credited to Mary Quant, and reached the mid thighs by '66
What is the mini skirt.
400
Name two style trends of the 1980s
What are: preppy, miami vice, new romantics, glam metal, valley girl, madonna, thriller
500
Panniers, a new form of hoop skirt were popular during the mid 1700 and took their name due to their resemblance to this ______________
What are: baskets.
500
The cascade drape, Curiasse and shelf-like are all styles of _____________
What is a bustle
500
Some of the restrictions on clothing during WWII included:
What is: Eliminating cuffs, pockets, vests and regulating skirt lengths
500
A-line dresses, Twiggy, short highly ornamented evening dresses are particular of the period known as the __________sixties
What is the 'swinging' sixties
500
New trends (influences) that affect fashion since the 90's include:
What are: retro fashions, political figures and socialites, street styles, media, casual dress, high tech fabrics.