History of Women's Fashion, 1795-1980

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These are a couple of Youtube videos I really enjoyed, the first one detailing the evolution of women's fashion from 1795 to 1948...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vdIPqsTvYQ[/youtube]

...and the second one detailing women's fashion from 1949 to 1980.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2cbKANPQcw&feature=related[/youtube]

I personally like the fashion of the 1790s, early 1800s, and 1910s. What about you?

Well, I LOVE hoop skirts. I also like Edwardian and Late Victorian. I'm also into the 1910s. And hairstyles are also of interest to me.

Oh god. I love this thread! This is what I went to graduate school for! Woohoo! History of fashion is so fascinating. I knew you were cool, Descartes, but this - nice!

My favorite time periods are similar to yours. The 1910s are fantastic with my favorite designer being Paul Poiret. I like almost nothing from the 19th century - well except some of the fetish wear was kinda cool, even by today's standards.

I like almost everything from the 18th century, particularly in France, but not in Spain. Mmm, England is a close second there. Early Renaissance Italy is crazy - I like it in a way.

I like the 1960s in England, the 1700s in Scotland and almost anything Medieval anywhere in Europe.

Yay, cool thread!

The 19th Century dresses have an old world charm to them. Helpful for hiding certain things, I think they're quite cool.

I do admit for me, that it's Swinging London all the way for me though.

If I could find miniskirts that stop 3 or 4 inches above the knee like a pair of longer shorts that fit me, I'd wear them but not on the days that I visit my mum.