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Christine Lucero
English 1A
Mr. Gruber
2/14/16
Fashion Trends in the 1950s vs. Now There are always new things coming out in the fashion industries that causes fashion to change. Fashion has been a dramatic change over the years in history. The term “fashion” is referred to as “the latest trend.” There are people who like to keep up with the latest trends and styles, from clothes, to jewelry, to shoes, and even new hairstyles. The fashion game back then has dramatically changed compared to this year’s generation. We are influenced by the people around us. Celebrities are a perfect example. Some major fashion icons in the 1950’s were Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly. They wore knee-length dresses, tennis shoes, ballerina shoes, poodle skirts, “Hollywood” hair waves, and anything with printed designs on them. When you see style icons like them, other women would follow their path and wear the same things because they believe those clothing pieces were in. Now in this generation, we have the Kardashians with their dutch braids, full-lip effect, and two-piece outfits; Gigi Hadid in her street-style wear; Beyonce with her figure-hugging dresses and vibrant clothing, and Kanye West with his Adida’s Yeezy Boosts 350s. We pay so much …show more content…
People want to be seen out with the latest fashion possible and that's how fashion changes gradually overtime. Little by little, there would be newer trends out. There are people out there who are afraid of being judged by others for wearing clothes that are out of style, making them want to change and follow the recent trends. There would be drastic changes throughout the decades up until now. In the 1950s, which was the Postwar Era, had apparel from motorcycle jackets, mid-calf skirts, black leotards, and ponytails. Compared to the 1960s, which was the “Hippie” Decade, bell-bottoms, go-go boots, shirts with texts, and long hair for both men and
Christine Lucero
English 1A
Mr. Gruber
2/14/16
Fashion Trends in the 1950s vs. Now There are always new things coming out in the fashion industries that causes fashion to change. Fashion has been a dramatic change over the years in history. The term “fashion” is referred to as “the latest trend.” There are people who like to keep up with the latest trends and styles, from clothes, to jewelry, to shoes, and even new hairstyles. The fashion game back then has dramatically changed compared to this year’s generation. We are influenced by the people around us. Celebrities are a perfect example. Some major fashion icons in the 1950’s were Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly. They wore knee-length dresses, tennis shoes, ballerina shoes, poodle skirts, “Hollywood” hair waves, and anything with printed designs on them. When you see style icons like them, other women would follow their path and wear the same things because they believe those clothing pieces were in. Now in this generation, we have the Kardashians with their dutch braids, full-lip effect, and two-piece outfits; Gigi Hadid in her street-style wear; Beyonce with her figure-hugging dresses and vibrant clothing, and Kanye West with his Adida’s Yeezy Boosts 350s. We pay so much …show more content…
People want to be seen out with the latest fashion possible and that's how fashion changes gradually overtime. Little by little, there would be newer trends out. There are people out there who are afraid of being judged by others for wearing clothes that are out of style, making them want to change and follow the recent trends. There would be drastic changes throughout the decades up until now. In the 1950s, which was the Postwar Era, had apparel from motorcycle jackets, mid-calf skirts, black leotards, and ponytails. Compared to the 1960s, which was the “Hippie” Decade, bell-bottoms, go-go boots, shirts with texts, and long hair for both men and