They say that trends come and go, but style is forever. As much as people like to tout the concept of timeless style, there’s no denying that fashion is cyclical. Looking back through fashion history, it’s obvious how certain fashion trends have evolved throughout the decades. Plenty of styles have gone through the wringer of being cool, uncool, and then cool again. Let’s step back in time and discover the fabulous, the funky, and the fantastically weird trends that have shaped fashion throughout history. Who knows? Some of these styles might become popular again sometime soon!
#1: The 1950s “New Look”
Even if you don’t care about designer fashion, there’s no denying that Christian Dior had a huge influence on women’s fashion. He invented a post-WWII style that was eventually coined “The New Look’ in the 1950s. This new style branched out from the harsh and utilitarian styles of the 40s and embraced a sense of ultra-femininity.
Cinched waists, full skirts, and rounded shoulders became the norm for women’s fashion in the 50s. “The New Look” became so synonymous with that decade that it’s exactly what most of us think of today when we envision amazing retro fashion. It’s an ultra-feminine look that still holds up to this day.