Tapestry of Clothing

  Introduction Fashion is more than just a statement of style; it reflects the pulse of society, times, cultures, and ideals in flux. Women's clothing has dramatically changed over the course of centuries, mirroring changes in the role of gender within society, technological advancement, and social mores. From the constricting corsets to the athleisure and gender-neutral styles of today, the evolution of fashion for women signifies the journey of liberation, imagination, and identity. The following article will take one through an interesting tour of the most important developments in women's fashion and will give a valuable insight into how we came to where we are today. A Brief History of Women's Fashion 1. The Era of Restriction: Pre-20th Century Ladies' fashion for centuries was a synonym of formality and structure. Think of the tight-lacing corsets, great skirts, and cumbersome bonnets of the Victorian age. Modesty was the ethos of the fashion of the 18th and 19th ...