The 1990s was a decade about comfort and casual clothing. During this time men and women favored jeans, sneakers and sweatshirts. Dresses were also toned down quite a bit, especially when compared to the over the top fashion of the 1980s. Floral patterns and wrap-style dresses became popular during the ’90s. For dressing up, the [...]
The 1970s was the disco era — which means it was all about tight fitting, glitzy clothing for men and women. This is the time when lycra became a popular fabric of choice for many outfits. However, this look is more of a 1970s “club look” and may not be what you’re looking for in [...]
The 1980s was a very bold decade for clothing fashion. It was a time when women chose sassy, dramatic dresses that made a real statement. Think clashing patterns, bold colors, gold, sequins and short dresses. During this time, cocktail dresses became even more popular than ever before. They were also much more daring. During the [...]
The 1960s are a really fun decade for dressing up, as this was the time when most fashion rules were thrown out the window. The styles from this era are diverse and fun. This was a time for people to really express themselves through their clothes and be as individualistic as possible. During this decade, [...]
The 1950s styles were all about fun and flirtation. The dresses got shorter, flouncier and more bold. This was a time when the skirt became much fuller and the fabrics were made from fun, bright colors and patterns like blue and red polka dots. This is the rockabilly era, with dresses being a bit more [...]
Dresses from the 1940s were shorter than dresses from previous decades, and were incredibly flattering to the female form. They went just above the knee usually and were nipped in at the waist to give that lovely, iconic hourglass shape. The top of the dress would typically feature a pretty and unusual shape like the [...]
The 1930s were all about total glamor and opulence. This was the age of Art Deco, and you can see it in the women’s clothing from this era. The dresses were long, slinky and beautifully embellished. The dresses came in soft, luxurious materials and were tailored impeccably to the body. 1930s dresses featured deep cuts [...]
The 1920s were all about oppulent, gorgeous glamour. This was the age of the flapper girl who had that very sophisticated yet slightly risque appeal. One of the most popular style dresses from this era was the short, beaded flapper dress. This dress is incredibly fun for proms, as it was made for shimmying and [...]
