Dress

Gender-neutral colours like yellow, white, brown, green and orange are great choices for boys and girls alike. What color is for a boy and a girl? Since at least the 19th century, the colors pink and blue have been used as gender signifiers, particularly for infants and young children. The current tradition in the United […]

“Pink for Girls, Red for Boys, and Blue for Both Genders: Colour Preferences in Children and Adults”. Do colors have a gender? I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, colors have no place in gender and gender has no place in colors. In the 1940’s, our society considered pink to be a more […]

“Vintage” is a colloquialism commonly used to refer to all old styles of clothing. A generally accepted industry standard is that items made between 20 years ago and 100 years ago are considered “vintage” if they clearly reflect the styles and trends of the era they represent. How can you tell if clothing is vintage? […]

1940s Fashion Trends Knee length A-line dresses with puffed shoulders in patriotic colors. Plaid A-line skirts with white button down blouses. Victory suits: man-tailored skirt and jackets. Wide leg, high waisted pants. Workwear overalls and jeans created the Rosie the Riveter look. What clothing was popular in the 1940s? Lace, passementerie, silk tassels, fringe, and […]

U.S. Ladies in Jeans and Boots: One of Favorite Wear for American Women during the 1940s. Jeans and boots were not only for men, but also for women with strong personalities, and they were also favorite fashion styles for ladies from the 1940s. Did jeans exist in the 1940s? 1940s – Denim During the War […]

In the early 1940s, these consisted of shorts with skirts worn over them (shorts were too brief to wear by themselves in public). The removable skirt allowed women to appear in public as though wearing a dress, but to streamline for sports or beachwear. Later playsuits were skirtless. What type of clothing was popular in […]

Teens in the 1940s were doing all kinds of new-fangled things like hanging out and developing their own culture of music, dance, fashion, and cars. The youth culture of these kids would evolve into the carefree teen society of the 1950s (who have been called The Luckiest Generation). Why did the teenage culture emerged in […]

Fashion ads don’t always convey “business.” A good rule of thumb for women is to avoid wearing tight or very form-fitting clothing, skirts that fall more than 2 inches above the knee, and shorts in general. For men, overly relaxed jeans or slacks, sandals, shorts, and tight-fitting clothing should be avoided. Is it OK to […]

The 1950s were marked by the emergence of a distinct teen culture. Seeking to distance themselves from the culture of their parents, teenagers turned to rock and roll music and youth-oriented television programs and movies—all packaged for them through new marketing strategies targeting their demographic. What did teenagers where in the 50s? Button-down shirts, cardigan […]

Rolled cuff denim jeans, button down shirts, a belt and saddle shoes — just like the girls. In the summer, short sleeves were worn rolled up. They could be dress shirts or sport shirts, that didn’t matter. They had to be well worn, too. What did teen boys wear in the 1940s? Teenage boys of […]

Key Styles to Recreate a 1940s Look A-Line Skirts teamed with modest, button up blouses, Nude Seamed Stockings, Red Lipstick, Pin curls and Victory Roll Hairstyles, Wide Pants worn on the waist, Floral Print Dresses and Blouses (Shop here in the UK), Women’s Suits, Patterned Sweaters, What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s? Women’s clothes […]

How the clothes we wear can affect our relationships, behavior, and identity—and why it’s different for almost everyone. How does what you wear reflect who you are? Clothes reflect who you are, how you feel at the moment and sometimes even what you want to achieve in life? Always remember whatever you wear should reflect […]

Teenage Fashions at School The teen girl uniform of the 1940s was a pleated plaid skirt, snug fitting sweater over a blouse, white bobby socks, and a pair of loafers or saddle shoes. This was a simple, easy, comfortable outfit that was dressy enough for school yet informal enough for after school fun. What did […]

No, that’s not normal or healthy behavior. In a healthy relationship, one partner doesn’t control what the other person gets to wear. What you wear should be completely up to you—it’s your wardrobe and your body! If your boyfriend is telling you otherwise, that is a red flag. What to say when someone tells you […]

Dress is an important compenent of our daily lives. Through clothing, individuals establish their sense of self as well as their place in society. The connections between dress and both individual and collective identities continue to be of interest to scholars and practitioners in the world of fashion and dress. Why clothing is important in […]

Science says that the clothes we wear affect our behavior, attitudes, personality, mood, confidence, and even the way we interact with others. This is “Enclothed Cognition“. What does your clothing say about us? Clothes have developed from a practical asset to a social marker: they affect the way we see ourselves. They help us to […]

Not being fashionable can ultimately affect your relationships – personal and professional. Looking good is not an exclusive right of ladies; men should also consider it essential. Here are a few helpful tips that will help you to create your fashion or better still, improve your sense of fashion. Is dressing important in a relationship? […]

At its core, fashion is about self-expression, and we need it because it gives us tools to express ourselves that we would otherwise not have. Our personal style and the way we choose to dress every day are a direct reflection of who we are as individuals. What is fashion a reflection of? Fashion is […]

Dark colors and blacks are common for rockstar style. If you have a large percentage of bright colors, look to pair them with darks for balance. Repurpose clothes. If you have plaid shirts, wear them loosely with a white T-shirt and a pair of jeans. What do female rockstars wear? Female Rock Star Costume Ideas […]

Ultimately the growing boy would enter into the masculine world wearing a vested suit and frock coat resembling his father’s. A costume suitable for a boy of ten or eleven years of age would consist of long trousers and a jacket open at the waist to show a vest. What boys wore in the 1800? […]