Fashion: Then and Now

By GZ

Some fashion that's in the present, might be a little be like the Vintage Fashion in the 1800's. Fashion is one of the things in the world that change quickly. For example, every season their is a different style. Artist, Models and etc. change their looks almost every season. Clothes aren't the only thing that changes, hairstyles do too. Hairstyles are another thing that changes by seasons and. Lots of things that have to do with fashion change constantly. So this is why i chose to write about Fashion. What you will read about is women's fashion and men's fashion in the early 1800's and today's fashion.

Women's fashion in the 1800's
In the 1850's, the domed skirts of the 1840s continued to expand. Skirts were made fuller (deep ruffles) usually in tiers of three, gathered tightly at the top and stiffened with horsehair braid at the bottom. Early in the days,ladies of those days dressed with featured panels over the shoulders that were gathered into a blunt point at the slightly dropped waist. These bodices generally fastened in back by means of hooks and eyes, but a new fashion for a jacket bodice appeared as well, buttoned in front and worn over a chemisette. Wider bell-shaped or pagoda sleeves were worn over false or under sleeves or engagementes of cotton or linen. Evening dresses were very low-necked, falling off the shoulders, and had short sleeves. The introduction of the steel cage crinoline in 1856 provided a means for expanding the skirt still further, and flounces gradually disappeared in favor of a skirt lying more smoothly over the petticoat and hoops. Pantalettes were essential under this new fashion for modesty's sake.

Men's Fashion in the early 1800's

Non-Militia or Baggage Trayne costume is English countryman or peasant except for more middle-class craftsmen. Jerkins have no collars, usually lace up the front, have no tabs on the bottom seam, and are often long enough to have a belt over the waist. Shirts were usually white or other colors. Material in the early fashion should be natural - cotton, linen or wool, in browns, greys, tans, Burgundies and greens for non-Officers. Men wore hats differently but alike, like the ones people wear now. Hats had flat caps, normally fabric but leather were constant. As shown in the picture hats are pretty much alike to the ones now. Nothing really change accept that maybe back in the day men wore a feather to show style and manner. Things worn in the early 1800's were, belts, gauntlets, sword baldrics, and other leather items. The leather would normally be natural brown. Most people preferred it better than black leather.

2007' Womens Fashion
Today's fashion the way you dress and do your make up, hair, the way you have your shoe tied. and etc. Are very important in the teen life. Adults life are more like old school. Today's fashion is pretty much unknown. Fashion these days mean more than just one thing. Fashion is the way people look. The way fashion is from now and then is very different. These days people show more skin than in the early 1800's. The clothes seem to be more tighter than poofy. Although like I said today's fashion is similar to what used to be in the 1800's.

2007' Mens Fashion

Today's men's fashion is more hip. Guys do wear tuxedo like what they used to wear in the early days but now that is only for special occasions. Fashion is for men has change dramatically. Everything come and goes. I'm not saying it doesn't in women's but men's is the one that changed the most. The kind of shoes men wear now and then can be really different from what they were in the 1800's. Coats that were used then had been replaces with jackets with designs on them and a hoodie. The pants aren't the same. Men has invented what is known as jeans and generally dress more casual.