Fashion Through the Decades

Fashion trends throughout the years have changed dramatically from the 70s platform shoes to combat boots.

70s fashion

Some may say the 70s were the hippie decade. Which makes for some interesting looing fashion trends. Both men and women wore bell bottom jeans, platform shoes. They mostly wore them out dancing in a club, although that was probably hard to do considering the shoes were sometimes five to six inches high. Another trend was a tie dye shirts. Both men and women wore tank tops. Women typically wore tube tops or crop tops tied in the front.

Women wore three different kind of skirts. Miniskirts, knee high skirts, and long skirts, that almost fell to the floor. A popular hair style was an afro. Both men and women did this. Another popular hairstyle was getting a bob. A common hairstyle was just straightened hair with a headband. Large peace sign necklaces were a popular accessory.

80s fashion

In the 80s, leg warmers were not just for exercise, they became very popular among teens for everyday use. Acid wash jeans were a fashion trend. People soaked regular jeans in chlorine or other product, making them look blue and white. Ray-ban wayfarer sunglasses were trending

Shoulder pads were a big part of 80s fashion trends. They were not just worn by football players, but women who wanted a square shoulder look. Parachute pants were very popular, they came in a variety of patterns and colors. They were worn by both girls and boys.

Converse were common shoes kids and teens wore in the 80s wore. Neon and bright colors were popular. People wore overalls, muscle tees, leggings, and tracksuits. Some accessories included, thick hair ties, huge earrings, head bands and bucket hats. Popular hair styles were women getting perms and putting their hair in a side pony tail.

90s fashion

Popular trend many people wore were bike shorts, mainly for working out. Both men and women wore graphic tees, rayon shirts, turtle necks, wind breakers, ripped jeans, track jackets. Women wore high waisted jeans and might have paired them with a crop top. Men also wore shell necklaces, chokers, bandanas, and mood rings.

Early to mid-2000s

Both men and women wore boot cut jeans and colored skinny jeans. Whiskered denim was popular. They were jeans that had natural crease lines at the top of the jeans. Girls wore jean skirts and wore leggings under jean shorts. Girls also wore low waist jeans, tiny vests over long sleeve shirts, tank tops over long sleeved shirts, and, scarves that were not for comfort but for looks. Men wore saggy denim capris.

Some accessories included: fedoras, shutter shades, digital watches, and aviator glasses

 

Latest fashion trends

Birkenstock sandals have become very popular. Black and white adidas shoes and timberland boots are some of the latest shoe trends. Both girls and boys wear flannels of different colors. Some girls will tie them around their waist. Skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans are very popular. Girls also wear high waisted jeans and shorts. Girls wear crop tops with high waisted jeans and shorts.

Brallets are a new fashion trend. Girls usually wear them under a tank top. Chokers are coming back. Girls are wearing their hair in space buns which are two buns pinned at the top of their head. Double French braids are very common among girls.

Fashion trends continue to change over the years, and will continue to surprise us.