{"id":11503,"date":"2025-04-06T14:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T14:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldstonnews.com\/home\/?p=11503"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:48:59","slug":"fieldston-style-files-springing-into-style-the-evolution-of-spring-style-in-women-over-the-last-120-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldstonnews.com\/home\/2025\/04\/fieldston-style-files-springing-into-style-the-evolution-of-spring-style-in-women-over-the-last-120-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Fieldston Style Files: \u2018Springing into Style\u2019 &#8211; The Evolution of Spring Style in Women Over the Last 120 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Long, floral dresses, sunglasses and jean shorts\u2026the list goes on. My mind immediately goes to these things when thinking about spring style trends, but I have always wondered how this came to be. How did women get from The Gilded Age&#8217;s extravagant, conservative dresses and hats to t-shirts and denim? Take a look at the evolution of spring style in women from 1900 to present day to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1900s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A primary spring trend in the 1990s was the s-shape dress, which rose to popularity in the 19th century. It was made to exaggerate the bust and create the illusion of a narrow waist. Light fabrics decorated with embellishments including lace, velvet and satin, along with sequins and beading, added detail to the dress. As for accessories, extravagant hats and fascinators consisting of tulle and feathers, along with gloves, collars, parasols and fans, were often paired with the dress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcY2KTXIFNjBcZYFHiemQJDScOzEh3GMT_FPp9odJy6_98z19EE1cViNifs0gwDxgGY9vFJdpgcJb9h9Z7Tcl0jt8ARbyXf94N_X9X3fHAuR11FX7yHCndhn5haoayzS_A2HYLM?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Frick&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For working-class women, in particular, there was a rise in the progressive button-down blouse, representing a turning point in women&#8217;s independence. These shirtwaists were made accessible by being available at various price points. In addition, female participation in many physical activities, including polo, bicycling and tennis, was increasing, but women were still expected to remain \u2018stylish\u2019 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrickpittsburgh.org\/Story-Trends-Through-the-Decades-Spring-Fashion-1880-1910\">exercising.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1910s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shirtwaist and s-shape continued to be everyday staples in women\u2019s wardrobes throughout the 1910s. Shirtwaists began to have pieces that could easily be detached, allowing the wearer to switch up her look. The s-shape dress softened into a less pronounced shape, while still emphasizing the bust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfHZ7FuaqDqFgL0AUZVio6scCeI93Tk3s73Sdzsqb_dYt-Y7pS-vzW7j5WGbHybGLJDaLrHAs7ilHuX4o1rDtAa0FhyOcIk8O0JVRE9Ptu8lWcWpDQQnvYp8d2OeaGrBTGZZX0R0w?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:436px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Frick&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cSunny spring afternoons called for lightweight linen and cotton gowns embellished with lace and cutwork, known as &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrickpittsburgh.org\/Story-Trends-Through-the-Decades-Spring-Fashion-1880-1910\">lingerie dresses.<\/a>\u2019 This type of dress was associated with a stylish, chic and elegant woman and was intended to be worn to social events. The lingerie dress created a slim silhouette, something vital to the beauty standards of the 1910s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While hats were still a key accessory, their designs gained simplicity. Hats consisting of large amounts of decorative tulle, fringe and trimming were no longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrickpittsburgh.org\/Story-Trends-Through-the-Decades-Spring-Fashion-1880-1910\">desirable. <\/a>People believed that it was \u201cunpatriotic\u201d to be so concerned with the way one looked, resulting in plainer hats at the beginning of World War I. On the contrary, hats increased in proportion, and often required hat pins that were over a foot <a href=\"https:\/\/bygonetheatre.wordpress.com\/2014\/04\/29\/a-brief-history-of-womens-hats-1900-1960\/\">long.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeQUxMg6bet7Y2-DXvHqPh43-TmIVbiTQCuQR6qEwOpWEq89neQIu3UbSMWhsPjbiB8ltzvQdpC061Xcikf8ojrY8s_t4PYdTskVZlcjHjVoX1Z6fMlz8JuXalZj4UnZrc6d5ej8Q?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1920s:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After World War I, women were increasingly seen in more comfortable and simpler outfits. The flapper and drop waist dresses&#8217; short cut displayed the legs and resulted in a youthful look.&nbsp; When running errands or going to work, most women would wear a dress with a matching jacket or a dress suit, in a solid pastel color for the spring. \u2018Mixing and matching\u2019 was also common, and women would pair plaid or floral skirts with pastel tops and coats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd35Fg8U5qHgVw6_1vIZc8q6iqlqFyUXETcPkfUgsJxlmhYmalkGVzhe3_kQT85V1c8FyVhrM2wfGPqhKJLCWaYYUEA9qxIdl791x7kOT3QTOu6QTCTI2yV6GXBUQQdCP7J09Zd8g?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Vintage Dancer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Along with accessories such as a pearl necklace and a pair of high heels, a cloche hat would be selected based on one\u2019s look. These hats could be decorated in a variety of ways, and many women opted to repurpose the trimming from old hats at home to save money, which was an early demonstration of sustainability. For night events, turbans and headbands consisting of crystals, feathers or scarves all accompanied a chignon bun, a bob or another similar <a href=\"https:\/\/bygonetheatre.wordpress.com\/2014\/04\/29\/a-brief-history-of-womens-hats-1900-1960\/\">hairstyle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf7enReV43xnRDHhbBG3SWVWr3j0ip0Yg0Ol0PumbXBIhMHbJtRKCB67GeMrAerJUKTq5HgPUPD7A5r3Vcj3uKOq-mZyZHn8J3WqZooXNWUOMs0H_NMlkohM6_DSBaojIsL8Z0YsQ?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Vintage Dancer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXex8coTbm2zCGIse69xQWzYxwxpFqgML70XdH4AZKKWtTIJB9sBgT1coRnZo8lsouyuk0bSF5p3kOCvooiiqw6hr01Q8FIBs9WDetTIL2z8nG1ySdgbcXqbOpRoISpCmd_ocQZ7xg?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:465px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cover of <em>Life<\/em> Magazine February 26, 1926 (Source: <em>Vogue<\/em>)<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1930s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bias cut of the 1930s was one of the biggest trends of the decade. \u201cTo cut fabric on the bias means cutting the fabric 45 degrees against the weave, creating a fluid, body-skimming garment. \u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1930-1939\/\">(Morton).<\/a> This cut created a feminine silhouette, which flared out towards the bottom in evening wear. For daytime, mid-length dresses came in many different colors and patterns, including floral and polka dots. Another trend was smartsuits, which contributed to the rise of shoulder pads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeYLs-LucK9AnUJNEkXanjYZ5lI8ZxECtWJ_nLZPCHRYH6eDWp7gLCmEcKhIqn8rdewjNaoxx5Oq68uXHfDR44PyCDEvrO89iAyXJNZOHC5-UCLU5kwaLkR73RX3ogYgerP69yK?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:364px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the 1930s marked when actresses and other public figures truly started to influence the fashion industry. Joan Crawford was deemed a style icon after starring in <em>Letty Lynton <\/em>(1932). In the film, which came out in the spring of 1932, Crawford wears a long, flowy white dress with large, puffy sleeves, designed by Gilbert Adrian. This was a huge turning point from the tight dresses of the early 1930s to a more romantic, graceful fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdUVyV63NzCgXE2_g1I6EoHnPhSP6h2sk1Sqv_u6ZdQI6N__UtMZ8rXglrg_6Z8hqWznCUT91XMftnSCqBg4qubPKnset2hpBIc8gGeJ-ULyVbL3Zma6e-77mV7AE7BFcrWuhPu?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joan Crawford in<em> Letty Lynton<\/em> (Source: FIT)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film had so much influence that \u201cMacy\u2019s alone sold in the region of half a million copies of the Adrian design in 1932 \u201d (Maryland Historical <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1930-1939\/\">Society)<\/a>.The dress was copied by many different brands and is a testament to the influence pop culture has on<a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1930-1939\/\"> style.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1940s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1940s were characterized by World War II, and as a result, high-quality fabrics like silk and chiffon were \u201creserved for war efforts. Instead, practical fashion was dominated by little waste required in its production, epitomized by the rise of the woolen skirt suits for women. While the skirt suit was not a novel fashion item, the stark, menswear-inspired tailoring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1940s-fashion-history-lesson\">was.<\/a>\u201d The tailored suit was designed merely for convenience, and anything that would have previously been decorative was replaced with functional and purposeful elements, like belts and pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcREOBMHRhFM-8297VuLOHWGTqEcGTkxmuIq-8WKOAhoN8M-DFaMMlHWF06KUBD1Hb3accGZ_ufGHEYi8A0ttHAcS5-DkmIbs55AnumIUsS7cpF52vyoiokOEoWi9PyhS75Dv4gww?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <em>Vogue<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Shirtwaists had a comeback. This was attributed to Ginger Rogers wearing a shirtwaist dress in <em>Kitty Foyle <\/em>(1940)<em>. <\/em>After the success of the film, this dress style was dubbed the \u2018Kitty Foyle Dress\u2019 and it provided a clean look, while not being too fancy or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1940s-fashion-history-lesson\">extravagant.<\/a> In an article titled \u201cShirtwaist Revival\u201d in <em>Vogue<\/em>\u2019s March 15, 1943, issue, the copy reads: \u201cThe shirtwaist look is a right look for this spring. W.P.B. likes it\u2014so will you.\u201d (The W.P.B. being the War Production Board established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in January 1942 following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1940s-fashion-history-lesson\">Pearl Harbor.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfSlUo7T0_IbCbTcb3eAQQ_0-9ORUJxfVZL0Or0QYDeXkrHi8XSF5XKxIUke7bdGGNteNgTe-_V2y9ajv4o5AwGM2WNN38ynIxT8iLFbtGhnNIA_79Pll0etzO5nrWMnbv-wHe6vA?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ginger Rogers in <em>Kitty Foyle<\/em> (Source: IMDb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1950s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the \u201cnipped-in waist and full-<a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1950-1959\/\">skirted<\/a>\u201d silhouettes at the beginning of the 1950s were inspired by Christian Dior\u2019s \u2018New Look\u2019, which first appeared in February of 1947. Christian Dior\u2019s designs, along with the poodle skirt, were major influences for dresses intended for many different types of occasions. Later on in the decade, slimmer silhouettes became more <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1950-1959\/\">popular.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd-nr3fMYCyy3FGz-RQ63IZsJv_ZX2kMfNqaw7J4Lrw4MkwZVnPmvtbcQSY8gxDCg0E5qiFMcC8E6OxdsV27MeaH_N4aWmMfmoQ0qi_5RNs0MUAvOTpdlzK5IFc1vaNlgsXouyT3Q?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:431px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cCh\u00e9rie\u201d Christian Dior &#8211; Spring\/Summer 1947 (Source: The Met)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For Spring, the \u2018New Look\u2019 inspired dresses were often seen in fun patterns like stripes and polka dots, floral prints and <a href=\"https:\/\/retrodee.wordpress.com\/2021\/04\/05\/fifties-fashion-fix-dressing-for-spring\/\">pastels.<\/a> At the end of the 1950s, the iconic black-toed Chanel shoes first appeared, marking the end of a decade of femininity represented through <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1950-1959\/\">clothes. <\/a>\u201cFashion historian Gerda Buxbaum writes in Icons of Fashion: The 20th Century, \u201c\u2018The long years of deprivation during World War II brought forth a yearning for luxury and fashionable things, and women made a special effort to dress appropriately for every occasion; it was considered imperative that one\u2019s accessories matched perfectly\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1950-1959\/\">(69)<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdY-KkODZ5ESnwhEM6MPzgl9u8Gr3h0IM7GzvXRaiTAEbTJN_0cLqTcp844vU-ijyYWsqcMw-nQBS8vCe1unBsspvdbpFP8Yt8paktM24ky8PGxLC7peNJvC2CEMTG2iB89XmsZJg?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1960s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of the 1960s, Mary Quant\u2019s miniskirt was very popular, especially amongst youth. As the decade continued on, the skirt kept becoming shorter as it became more accepted into society. <em>Vogue<\/em> describes the type of woman to wear this skirt as \u201ca younger, leg-baring woman who listened to rock n\u2019 roll (The Beatles, The Who!) and spent her limited disposable income on disposable clothes designed for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1960s-fashion-history-lesson\">moment.<\/a>\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the origin of what is now known as \u2018Fast Fashion.\u2019 Dresses made from synthetic fabrics, such as nylon and polyester became common because they were easier to make, and cheaper for the consumer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1960s-fashion-history-lesson\">buy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf5E1Tv__Ob-QComiYz-lzUopaewyXTXDvlaqDUofoEj64QqXJ0PPbKHjPYiknNHSUXKdnasNZ_yDN4ky00DEn3IdNnnzXehhNA68pSKHRiIIEzxYL7cYa_z6zYRsUoJx41XEZphQ?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <em>Vogue<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1970s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring fashion trends of the 1970s can be summed up as a combination of boho-chic and retro-disco vibes. Maxi dresses made from lightweight fabrics, with fun patterns allowed for free, effortless movement and elegance. Suede jackets provided light layers and texture to a look, and were paired perfectly with a pair of bell-bottom or flared <a href=\"https:\/\/nectarinedreams.com\/blogs\/news\/spring-70s-outfits?srsltid=AfmBOop_oQWoAc_BTrqTbiXf8Gn4niJblBHiesm12v0d2ZHFd13mLsVd\">jeans.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeJrITi9TfOUT5Y5aYXAin4rTK4LhjbCEZLD-ufhXDZjd1ZNkMbfsOM39q6wcMsYrNMsNhcRnGSy7xyI5VM7wPYRwOnxhiUIwGlWUkthk7WrE7dPddo1uadMzXCjeyJPQRQoL11Ag?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:622px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Vogue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This relaxed, but bold style was accompanied by the Women\u2019s Strike for Equality in August of 1970, which advocated for equal rights and freedom for women, and the way women dressed definitely embraced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/1970s-fashion-history-lesson\">this.<\/a> This also meant that gender barriers in clothing became less defined, resulting in the term \u2018androgyny\u2019 gaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/androgyny-5088554#:~:text=Androgyny%20has%20a%20long%20history,the%20concept%20of%20psychological%20androgyny.&amp;text=Some%20researchers%20argue%20that%20there%20is%20both%20positive%20and%20negative%20androgyny.\">prominence.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcOHxuFonWnAg-l8PUSd4yPFNrtTpHRkUcmZhOUmL3uZ9UGeWzAwVY91IdP0jUNDj9rm24GmBTbeaS5Mp9iYpxYm2NmHCVQDN8LZWUL1o1kmYcNM6CsWyr67qInE0Q6BUDAj-iG?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:578px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women\u2019s Strike for Equality (Source: New York Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1980s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Especially in the warmer weather, stylish exercise clothes and gym wear were a big characteristic of the \u201880s. Fitness instructor Jane Fonda created a phenomenon of bright leotards and legwarmers after releasing her first workout video in the spring of <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/pop-culture\/celebrity-news\/gallery\/jane-fonda-workout-outfit-photos-1236773804\/the-barbara-walters-special-barbara-walters-jane-fonda-ca-early-1980s-1976-abc-courtesy\/\">1982.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfbnFcrQdHwUPXF1TouRIMv__8iEFxDoHHMmZ0uhky8NYOU5h0RiWS9oN-7FDP_fJJJ0R9WJ2Y5FPLQfv7fpa0l1wsbKCRorgYDvCoI2MWLGbC-8s9h2L63MhULTDxn5fu-ffLp6g?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Cut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On top of fun workout clothes, romantic, prairie dresses were incredibly trendy. Princess Diana\u2019s wedding dress, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, was a quintessential example of this, with its puffy padded shoulders and 25-foot train.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd4EuA5FCEB4Cek3AS1Tj1jGDjLFdpJP23EXJgzCk4WHq3bDOvQtzgM5sl8yY9F0PmSxEWkorcyYCOy6T8FBaqi4QAxJWBbTQgNocZUs4Pxvy33HSkNb2oDUFeo_s7CQsAak8LhXA?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: FIT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As the decade continued, however, women found the need to transition from the feminine fairy-tale-like style to a wardrobe consisting of pieces that made one feel strong and assertive. Women felt the need to \u2018power dress.\u2019 Kathryn Hennessy, author of <em>Fashion: The Ultimate Book of Fashion and Style<\/em>, wrote, \u201cAs more women entered traditionally male-oriented work environments, they found it advantageous to dress as though they were in command, and sure of their sexuality. This meant jackets with heavily padded shoulders, vibrant colours, big hair-dos, bold accessories, and shoes with pointed toes and spiked heels.\u201d\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu\/1980-1989\/\">(396)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was evident in Thierry Mugler\u2019s Spring\/Summer collection of 1986, which represented the strength of women. It featured bugler blazers, bras, and<a href=\"https:\/\/shopmodig.com\/blogs\/modig-journal\/thierry-mugler-in-the-1980s?srsltid=AfmBOoq2uVQD0Ovb_ftfmc4eGapDezAGucuJxLUnWkcGTIOfTv4iwTlQ\"> bustiers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcpQbgraZsGd9Fb8tTSjPhnpHm3kFRtnWAdyun71WizIElFrvzWV1_CNylZxx7pfYa8ygxUWt77sHKaBVOBdUVlMRrM3zKn5UrxzCW6MPHo2yohy_rYHuUlFrGwgPyAxW6TaJYy?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:415px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thierry Mugler Spring\/Summer 1986 (Source: 1st Dibs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1990s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relaxed-grunge aesthetic of 90s spring style would not be what it was without baggy jeans, graphic tees, Y2K shades and fanny <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gq.com\/story\/90s-outfits\">packs.<\/a> Thrifted shirts of bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam were considered stylish. Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis\u2019 Spring\/Summer 1993 was one of the first designer takes on the grunge aesthetic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suzy Menkes reviewed the show in the January 1993 issue of <em>Vogue<\/em> and wrote, \u201cI told Marc Jacobs that his Perry Ellis show\u2014all floppy coats worn with crochet vests and hot pants or ombre chiffon tunics and pajamas\u2014looked like hippies with attitude. \u2018I don\u2019t like labels. It\u2019s how you wear clothes today. It\u2019s how the girls look when they come in here,\u2019 he said. How grunge is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/90s-fashion-history\">that?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe5R7LGuI-hLU25Jxo-BOQwV43vYJU4eEIq6Dwqwt5yjh9pOLsgDyMMgWaIwxU9ZBjBkNazMQ3pntoKXSwDTTooedWoOTfEf2IINBDTgvpehj6tWHi-sCsQ1OvpxuLDZzprGhbBbg?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:391px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perry Ellis Spring\/Summer 1993 (Source: Vogue)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Minimalism was a central component of fashion in the early 1990s. Solid white, black, and navy became the most common colors in clothes, with the exception of almond pastels, a huge contrast from the vibrant colors of the previous decade. Female hip-hop groups such as TLC and later Destiny\u2019s Child inspired the popularity of cargo pants and metallic sports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/90s-fashion-history\">bras.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcimzP6-WBjqikatwkLg-LupJsNQ6Lfsi8XtRgECkfKNoFsPXHOMs4SHcEQNmI3FfF44xk0KX9vPI-mmr7VZ90O87za4Ch7pl8FrFGtwkuPc2jFg2Pk_HDUr4CrLmvCAOH2zYhZHg?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:425px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <em>Vogue<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2000s:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As television became more accessible, it played a key role in the 2000s spring style. Characters\u2019 wardrobes from popular television shows like <em>Lizzy McGuire <\/em>and <em>Hannah Montana <\/em>inspired themes of chunky belts and dresses worn on top of jeans, as well as micro<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/news\/g5852\/early-2000s-celeb-trends\/\"> miniskirts.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdgDHBwcM5c5vCr6Aqo8optE4mHIqDBjZo8KBMaFgt_lZLuFLcu_iZ06KZGvRIoVQLdFpDZHVuR_iOPVS7DJ3TRfj30GNR_c6XQWsFh0cjchHgvg_vOpF_AVytRWIWYggRpIDfF?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lizzy McGuire<\/em> (Source: <em>Elle<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Much of the style seen on red carpets also became more relaxed and influenced the style of those who tuned in to watch them. Although many of these controversial bold \u2018fashion risks\u2019 have been criticized, they helped the people who made them develop and demonstrate their own personal style, something quite admirable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeYxoQjAKo66YNH06c2b1OWKc1MCEQeFxOqbMOXZrGmthYoZWnXBwQDE8mSJLpv1D1yuFmijYb-1gsiI1Wq_Z0SOFGLV51OrmheHF-uadAtAU4fi9uVMh47I1MpISs_2lrHnpAgNQ?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: BuzzFeed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2010s-2020s and Onward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With the release of Instagram in 2010, and TikTok in 2016, Generation Z and Generation Alpha, the future leaders of our fashion industry, have taken the majority of influence from well-known influencers. Fast fashion brands like Brandy Melville, PacSun and Skims use social media and influencers to market their clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can be fun to check out the newest trends, the constant content consumption and social comparison of social media is detrimental to mental health. In addition, it leads to the feeling of needing to buy something new, simply because someone who holds social power was seen wearing it. This social pressure, however, has always been around and might not ever go away. Taking it back to the s-shape dress of the 1900s, even then, women felt pressured by societal norms to have to display their bodies in a certain way. We have come a long way from that, and yet, women still have similar experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdsfoN-ljGYeNWJTXexuBdPjQrFx09tCN0B0FrufWYm2DV8ACzr3V0CqNmRlfY0H3ZFL9onBRBLEEsHHJLtE19jz_tZ4FnECe0Cv3je3u5b6wR7uAr5SwvPFwjROWK2KgiACpLlMQ?key=RD2Apbc_2pZlsq9wQqQNuShq\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <em>Vogue<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Common spring trends derived from social media include short jean shorts, cotton tank tops, and long, satin floral skirts. This year, I predict a rise in long denim shorts and matching floral sets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring, along with the years to come in the fashion industry,&nbsp; I hope that people make style decisions that empower themselves and demonstrate what it means to be an individual to those around them. To quote Anna Wintour, regarding style, \u201c Let it be unique to yourself and yet unidentifiable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/fashion\/2018\/sep\/05\/30-years-vogue-anna-wintour-changed-way-world-gets-dressed\">others.\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long, floral dresses, sunglasses and jean shorts\u2026the list goes on. My mind immediately goes to these things when thinking about spring style trends, but I have always wondered how this came to be. How did women get from The Gilded Age&#8217;s extravagant, conservative dresses and hats to t-shirts and denim? 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