Evolutionary History Of Centennial Skirt Length

More than 100 years ago, women gradually abandoned the complex. Bustle And the heavy petticoat, economic development, scientific and technological progress, women are constantly striving for more freedom. Waistline This is the development of a hundred years' history of skirt length, which is so ridiculous. Trousers free The history of evolution.

In the 1901-1910 year when Edward III ruled England, Edward style was a popular luxury style at that time, consisting of hourglass models, corsets and lilies. In addition, the French designer Paul Poiret (Paul Paulette) of a generation of "fashion rulers" tends to design a skirt with smooth lines, inspired by the style and Oriental style of the cabinet of the French cabinet, and covers the gorgeous style of the designer's own living and working environment.

In 1912, an extreme skirt was designed, with the hem narrowed, the skirt length and ankle, and the wider buttocks. The skirt maker could not even sell the three inch step, which was the "toddler skirt". Paulette advocates oriental aesthetics, changes the binding lines emphasized in nineteenth Century, and deals with the details of magnificent Russian court feelings. The Persian full dress and the loose and comfortable skirt are favored by the nobility and fashionable women at that time. 　　

After World War I, women's clothing had undergone revolutionary changes, and women's rights movement was one of the most important factors. The emergence of a new generation of more professional women has led to the emergence of professional wear. People no longer need the tights that distort the body, start rejecting the design that emphasizes women's characteristics, but require more leg freedom. As a result, simple and straight straight dress and straight skirt appear. The simple design of Chanel suit also came into being. The classic black skirt also started from that time. Compared to the evening dress under the Japanese costume, the appearance of the Flappers, with short hair, short skirts, makeup and frequent young girls appearing on the jazz party scene, was also popular at the time of 20s.

With detailed subdivision of women's wardrobe to adapt to different occasions, such as town or country, cocktail party or informal party, sports activities and so on, women's skirts in this period often use vertical felt fabrics, long and calf, protruding waist line, buttocks narrowing, and hem unfolding. The waist line is back to its original position by using oblique cutting, hanging and wrapping the lines. Despite the recession, 30s was a time for everyone to yearn for innovation. It was the design of Elsa Schaparelli, the designer of Italy, which matched Chanel in 20s. She always conquered everyone by ingenuity. In late 30s, she shifted the focus of her fashion from waist to hip to shoulder, widening the shoulders and visually reducing the waist and abdomen lines. The women's dress inspired by the London uniform was also named "the most imaginative creation" by fashion magazine at that time. {page_break}

The shortage of materials during World War II directly affected the clothing industry, and also affected the length of women's skirts. In the days when clothes needed limited supply, the styles were naturally short and small. The number of pleat, sleeves and waistbands had corresponding regulations. The length of the skirt was knee length and the cut was very narrow. It was not until the post-war 1947 that high fashion was revival in Paris, and people longed to wear beautiful clothes again. Dior launched the "NEW LOOK": long and shin, the skirt is large, the shoulders of the coat are rounded, and the beautiful figure of women is fully displayed. In addition, perhaps because of the narrow skirt system during World War II, more slim and narrow pencil skirts became popular.

1950s is full of all kinds of cultural forms. In the late 40s, the Dior wind is still going on. Then, in 50s, new fabrics that were more easily processed and replicated began to be widely used. When the skirt length was raised to the knees but the change was not great, the women's shorts on the sports ground appeared in the crowd. In addition, in the late 50s, designer Mary Kent experimentation with a short skirt in her London clothing store. She thought the half skirt above the knee should be more free. At the same time, the circular pendant skirt is popular with Audrey Hepburn's classic screen image. Marilyn Monro's sexy actress is a good example of rising the skirt.