Favorite Period in Fashion

mr. couturier · Dec 23rd, 2007, 01:02 AM

I see a lot of threads on here about the latest trends, and what's going on now. Fashion is very circular, from puff sleeves in the Victorian era, to Schiaparelli's shoulder pads, and all the way to the '80s power suits, which are now turning up again in shows like Yves Saint Laurent for Spring/Summer '08, for example. I'm curious: do any of you have a favorite period in fashion history, whether you apply it to your own style or not?

Personally, I love '20s and early '30s fashions. I try to apply certain suptle aspects to my outfits - such as wide-legged pants and more loose-fitting shirts - as well as very literal pieces, ie vintage coats and jackets, for the most part.

jfhave · Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:21 AM

I think I like 1950's fashion...I love a time where women looked dressy and sexy yet conservative.

forever21 · Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:30 AM

Love the fifties too! The overdone makeup and hair... the poofy skirts and dresses... the pumps. Like they're putting on a show!

fashion16 · Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:25 AM

I love the 20's & 30's as well. Coco Chanel really took off in the 20's and I think that the fashion world hasn't been the same since.

Liberté · Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:03 PM

1750s to french revolution. It applies lightly and more for inspiration rather than copying. I like chinoiserie and rococco.

Leelee · Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:46 PM

Probably the 1950's for me too. Love the bodices, darts, slim pants with ankle slits, dainty collars on dresses, everything about the era.

lv-lover · Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:52 PM

Definately the Renaissance/Elizabethan era. Love all the layers and jewlery.

lolitakali · Dec 24th, 2007, 12:38 AM

20's to the 40's.
Personal choice modern classics...
I am mostly big on the "Rockstar" look, with anything leather is cool for me.

miss gucci · Dec 24th, 2007, 08:01 PM

secessy....i don't know if somebody here know alfonz mucha?

alatrop · Dec 24th, 2007, 10:20 PM

1700's or the 1940's.

dorafigadora · Dec 24th, 2007, 11:35 PM

lately i have been keen on that intersection where the 60's meet the 70's. maybe it is all in my mind.. i am thinking of loosened up 60's before they became sloppy janis joplin 70's. hmm, like brigit bardot or a vacationing jackie o post kennedy of course... or those photos of bianca jagger at the time of her wedding... that would be my favorite

Pursegrrl · Dec 24th, 2007, 11:39 PM

1940s/1950s fashions.

cherry pie · Dec 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM

either the 1920s or the late forties early 50s.
i love the hour glass figure

sara999 · Dec 25th, 2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cherry pie

either the 1920s or the late forties early 50s.
i love the hour glass figure

same here! because i am an hourglassssss

JoannaSweden · Dec 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM

1940s & 1950s

Dec 23rd, 2007, 01:02 AM	#1
mr. couturier Fashionista Location: Chicago	Favorite Period in Fashion I see a lot of threads on here about the latest trends, and what's going on now. Fashion is very circular, from puff sleeves in the Victorian era, to Schiaparelli's shoulder pads, and all the way to the '80s power suits, which are now turning up again in shows like Yves Saint Laurent for Spring/Summer '08, for example. I'm curious: do any of you have a favorite period in fashion history, whether you apply it to your own style or not? Personally, I love '20s and early '30s fashions. I try to apply certain suptle aspects to my outfits - such as wide-legged pants and more loose-fitting shirts - as well as very literal pieces, ie vintage coats and jackets, for the most part. __________________ "Like a Parisian punkette, which means a kind of bourgeois, a little chic, elegant and some kind of accident can happen.” -Jean Paul Gaultier

Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:21 AM	#2
jfhave Member Location: Florida	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion I think I like 1950's fashion...I love a time where women looked dressy and sexy yet conservative.

Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:30 AM	#3
forever21 Member	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion Love the fifties too! The overdone makeup and hair... the poofy skirts and dresses... the pumps. Like they're putting on a show!

Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:25 AM	#4
fashion16 Member	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion I love the 20's & 30's as well. Coco Chanel really took off in the 20's and I think that the fashion world hasn't been the same since.

Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:03 PM	#5
Liberté Member	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion 1750s to french revolution. It applies lightly and more for inspiration rather than copying. I like chinoiserie and rococco. __________________

Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:46 PM	#6
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion Probably the 1950's for me too. Love the bodices, darts, slim pants with ankle slits, dainty collars on dresses, everything about the era.

Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:52 PM	#7
lv-lover Member	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion Definately the Renaissance/Elizabethan era. Love all the layers and jewlery. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Dec 24th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#8
lolitakali Mira Location: Maryland	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion 20's to the 40's. Personal choice modern classics... I am mostly big on the "Rockstar" look, with anything leather is cool for me.

Dec 24th, 2007, 08:01 PM	#9
miss gucci Member Location: Dublin	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion secessy....i don't know if somebody here know alfonz mucha?

Dec 24th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#10
alatrop GO RED WINGS! Location: Ohio/Michigan	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion 1700's or the 1940's. __________________ - polar bear charm - resort shoulder bag in punch

Dec 24th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#11
dorafigadora Member Location: los angeles	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion lately i have been keen on that intersection where the 60's meet the 70's. maybe it is all in my mind.. i am thinking of loosened up 60's before they became sloppy janis joplin 70's. hmm, like brigit bardot or a vacationing jackie o post kennedy of course... or those photos of bianca jagger at the time of her wedding... that would be my favorite

Dec 24th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#12
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Location: Seattle	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion 1940s/1950s fashions.

Dec 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#13
cherry pie Member Location: cloud 9	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion either the 1920s or the late forties early 50s. i love the hour glass figure

Dec 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#15
JoannaSweden Member	Re: Favorite Period in Fashion 1940s & 1950s