Fashion History

Fashion History Glossary

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Beatnik

1950’s

Dashiki

1960’s

Loafers

1950’s

Pillbox Hat

1960’s

Sloppy Joes

1940’s

Uggs

2000’s

Trousers

1950’s

Sneakers

1950’s and beyond

Jumpsuits

1980’s

Faux

Hippie Look1960’s

Capri pants

1950’s and 1960’s

Afro

1960’s and 1970’s

Beehive1950’s

Girdle

1940’s and 1950’s

Love Beads & Macrame’

1970’s

Madras1960’s

Pedal Pushers

1940’s and 1950’s

Shirtwaist dress

1950’s

ModLook

1960’s

Pouf Skirt

PolyesterPatented in 1941

A-line skirt

1950’s

Platform shoes

1970’s

Suede

NehruJacket

1960’s

Peter Pan Collar

1950’s

Go-go boots

1960’s

Dirndl

As far back as the 1870’s

Polo shirt

1980’s and 1990’s

Bustier

1940’s and 1950’s

Chemise

1940’s

Stirrup pants1980’s

Hot Pants

1970’s

Bling

Bling 2000’s

Blazer

SheathDress

1940’s

Halter

1970’s

Gauchos2000’s?

Bell-bottoms

1960’s and 1970’s

Ivy League(Preppy)Look

1950’s

Grunge

1990’s

Doc Martens1990’s

Clogs

1970’s

Chanel suit

1960’s

New Look

1940’s

Additional TermsRetro: Prefix meaning backward

Vintage looking clothes or look

L-85 Laws: Enacted during WWII by the US Gov’t restricting the use of somefabrics and limiting yardage. Materials used for war effort.

Example: Nylon, Leather, Silk, Rubber

Council of Fashion Designers Of America