Vintage Fashion - Over the Decades

Fashion Fads & Fun

100

What type of pants, tight at the waist but wide at the bottom, became iconic in the 1970s? 

- Bell bottoms

- Joggers

- Skinny jeans

- Bell bottoms

200

Which neon accessory was especially popular to be worn on the head in 1980s aerobics culture? 

- Bandanas

- Sunglasses

- Headbands

- Headbands

300

Which 1960s novelty accessory often contained pieces representing hobbies, memories, or personal milestones? 

- Brooches

- Charm Bracelets

- Lockets

- Charm Bracelets

400

Which 1970s trend was known for wearing high-waist pants, wide belts, and platform shoes? 

- Punk

- Hippie

- Disco

- Disco

500

Which type of print became iconic for 1960s mod dresses? 

- Geometric patterns

- Polka dots

- Plaid

- Geometric patterns

Hairstyles

100

Which hairstyle involved business in the front and party in the back? 

- Afro

- Mullet

- Bob

- Mullet

200

What decade made big, teased hair with hairspray famous?

- 1920s

- 1980s

- 2000s

- 1980s 

300

The “Beehive” hairstyle became a major trend in: 

- 1960s 

- 1920s

- 1980s

- 1960s 

400

What hairstyle was often tied with a scarf or worn in pin curls during World War II? 

- Beehive

- Pompadour

- Victory Rolls

- Victory Rolls

500

Which hairstyle, often worn with a headband, was inspired by Jackie Kennedy in the early 1960s? 

- Bob

- Bouffant

- Pompadour

- Bouffant

Fabrics & Patterns

100

In the 1980s, neon colors were often combined with which type of fabric for bold fashion statements?

- Denim

- Silk

- Spandex

- Spandex

200

Denim first became a popular material for casual wear in the: 

- 1920s

- 1950s

- 1980s

- 1950s

Denim became a popular material for casual wear when a combination of factors, including the post-war era, the rise of suburban culture, and the influence of Hollywood icons like James Dean and Marlon Brando, shifted its perception from durable workwear to a symbol of youthful rebellion and leisure.

300

Tie-dye was a signature pattern of which decade? 

- 1920s

- 2000s

- 1960/70s

- 1960s/70s

400

Which pattern became symbolic of the punk fashion of the late 1970s? 

- Plaid

- Polka Dots

- Paisley

- Plaid

500

Argyle patterns are most often used in: 

- Socks & Sweaters

- Hats 

- Dresses & Skirts

- Socks & Sweaters

Uniform Styles

100

During the 1980s, army uniforms became: 

- camouflage

- khaki

- denim

- camouflage 

200

Which color were nurses’ uniforms most commonly in during the 1920s?

- Blue 

- White

- Pink

- White

300

What accessory was considered essential for flight attendants in the 1960s? 

- Pillbox hat

- Hoop earrings

- Blue gloves

- Pillbox hat

400

Department store saleswomen in the 1950s usually wore: 

- Pantsuits

- Tailored skirts and blouses

- Jeans

- Tailored skirts and blouses

500

Classic tall white chef hats, called “toques,” became standard in which decade? 

- 1920s

- 1980s

- 1950s

- 1920s

Hollywood Glamour

100

What iconic accessory did Audrey Hepburn famously wear in Breakfast at Tiffany’s? 

- Fedora hat

- Pearl necklace

- Choker chain

- Pearl necklace

200

Who starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, wearing ruby red slippers?

- Elizabeth Taylor

- Natalie Wood

- Judy Garland

- Judy Garland

300

Which actor made the white T-shirt and leather jacket combo a timeless fashion statement in the 1950s?

- Paul Newman

- Clark Gable

- James Dean

- James Dean

400

What actress wore the unforgettable red sequined dress in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Judy Garland

- Marilyn Monroe

- Audrey Hepburn

- Marilyn Monroe

500

Which 1930s film star made shoulder pads stylish and powerful in her wardrobe?

- Joan Crawford

- Bette Davis

- Audrey Hepburn

- Joan Crawford