Here is a statue of a young Greek woman, from the Archaic period, 800 - 480 BCE. This young lady is wearing both a chiton and a himation. It is important to notice that she is wearing pointed shoes. She is also wearing a headpiece, called a fillet and jewelry consisting of a necklace and earrings. Since Greek's used costume as a way of showing wealth, it's very possible that this young woman was of the upper class.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/249222
This is an example of a chiton from the Hellenistic period of Greece, 300-100 BCE. This garment was worn by women and would have been made of a lightweight fabric. One thing you will notice is that it's belted above the waist, under the breasts. This garment is different from other chiton garments, as the Ionic Chiton had long sleeves and Doric chiton wasn't belted. It is also the most narrow of the three types of Chiton.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/44.11.2,.3/
Many men and even women in the Greek Hellenistic period, 300 - 100 BCE, wore a large piece of wrapped material that draped around their body. This was called a himation and was part of daily dress. Himations were often made of wool or other heavy fabrics. It was very common for Greeks to wear these over a chiton. The left side of this vase depicts a man wearing a himation.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/28.57.23/
This bronze sculpture is that of a cuirass from 200-101 BCE. A cuirass is a piece of armor worn by Roman soldiers. It is made leather and includes a breastplate. The cuirass was a design borrowed from the Hellenistic period. The cuirass would have been decorated with symbols of strength and power.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/257639
This is a statue of a woman wearing a stola. The stola was worn by married women during the Roman Empire. Like many other Roman costumes, the stola was a symbol of status. This stola is accompanied by a palla, which is a sleeveless shawl and would have been draped over the stola. The elaborate detail on the sleeve of this stola represents status, as this sculpture is that of the wife of Agustus, the Roman emperor. Another detail to note is the ruffle at the bottom of the garment that is covering her feet. This is called an instita and is worn by married women.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stola#/media/File:Livia_Drusila_-_Paestum_(M.A.N._Madrid)_01.jpg
This statue is of a toga worn by a man between 14-68 AD. Toga's were worn by male civilians during the Roman Empire. This example is likely a toga pura or toga virilis. It would have been made from a white fabric that was lined with wool and draped over the body. Other types of togas were worn by men of various social status. For instance, toga candidas were worn by men who were running for office and toga praextexta were worn by boys under age 16 and girls under age 12 who were the children of high ranked officials. The toga picta, a purple toga with gold embroidery, was worn by men during special events.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/247105?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=roman+toga&pos=4
This is the Madallion with Saint Peter. He is wearing a paludamentum. A paludamentum was worn in the Byzantine Empire during 330 - 1500. This piece of clothing is similar to a cape, and it is fastened by a brooch, called the tablion, over the right shoulder. This garment was typically worn by men of the upper class.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/464543
This image depicts men in the 15th century wearing various garments. The man kneeling is wearing a houppelande. This houppelande is likely made of silk, with his livery shown, as a badge on the garment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Wilton_Diptych_(left).jpg
This image from the Middle Ages depicts a man wearing a chaperon. A chaperon was a hood that eventually morphed into a hat worn in the 14th century. These hats were commonly worn by men.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1300%E2%80%931400_in_European_fashion#/media/File:20-alimenti_vino_rosso_Taccuino_Sanitatis_Casanatense_4182_detail_chaperon.jpg
This image is an example of gusset. Gussets appeared in the late Middle Ages as a way to give breadth to an otherwise tight-fitting seam. In this picture, you can see gussets have been sewn in the armpit, the shoulder and at the hem.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gusset#/media/File:3-piantagione_Taccuino_Sanitatis_Casanatense_4182_shirt..jpg
Chapters 7: The Renaissance, 1400–1600
Angelo Doni - 1506
The man in this portrait is wearing a German barret with a turned-up brim. He is also wearing a doublet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Raffael_037.jpg
Chapters 7: The Renaissance, 1400–1600
Henry VIII's daughter Mary Tudor - 1544
You can see this woman is wearing many pieces from the Italian Renaissance. She is wearing a French hood with a black veil. Her gown is designed with raglan cut sleeves and decorated with silver brocade.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mary_I_by_Master_John.jpg
Chapter 8: The Renaissance, 1400–1600
Ruff - 1620s
Here is an image of a ruff from the 1620's. Ruffs were worn around the neck, above the collar line of the under shirt. Their purpose was to help keep the doublet clean and could be changed out. Some ruffs were so wide that they required a wire frame for support. This frame is called a supportasse.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruff_(clothing)#/media/File:Pipkrage_-_Livrustkammaren_-_7978.tif
Chapter 8: The Renaissance, 1400–1600
Elizabeth, Lady Style of Wateringbury - 1620
This portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Style of Wateringbury is from 1620. The image represents many women's fashions of the 1600s, including a chemise worn under the jacket. Her jacket is covered in embroidery and her dress is made of velvet. She is also wearing a petticoat under her skirt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_style_1620.jpg
Chapter 9: The Seventeenth Century, 1600–1700
Portrait of Maria de Tassis - 1629/1630
In this portrait you will notice the woman is wearing a white chemise under the bodice of her gown. The gown has a low neckline and an elongated stomacher that forms a U-shape. The sleeves are constructed in the virago style, which is made of strips of fabric and then gatherd above the elbow to form puffs. Both the skirt and bodice are made of satin.
http://www.liechtensteincollections.at/en/pages/artbase_main.asp?module=browse&action=m_work&lang=en&sid=87294&oid=W-1472004121953420108
Chapter 9: The Seventeenth Century, 1600–1700
King Louis XIV of France - 1701
Here you see King Louis XIV of France in 1701 wearing fashion of the Baroque style. He is wearing short, wide trunk hose, with a shirt, a royal robe made of blue velvet that is decorated with gold embroidery, a falling ruff and heeled shoes. His hair is kept long and curly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XIV_of_France#/media/File:Louis_XIV_of_France.jpg
Chapter 10: The Eighteenth Century, 1700–1800
Robe à la Française "Sack-back gown" - 1750 - 1760
Here is a Robe à la Française from 1750-1760. In the later part of the Eighteenth Century, this gown became a very formal style of dress. It's most notable characteristic is the box pleats that hung from the shoulders and fell long in back. This example is made of satin and silk with a taffeta lining. A whalebone corset was worn under this dress and petticoats were to be worn under the gown as well. The dress was usually open in the front to expose the stomacher.
http://www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en/work/robe-la-francaise-sack-back-gown
Chapter 10: The Eighteenth Century, 1700–1800
Portrait of John Hancock (1737-1793)
This portrait portrays John Hancock wearing typical men's costume of the Eighteenth Century. He is seen here wearing a coat with a collar, a waistcoat and breeches. He is wearing his hair in a queue style.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Hancock_painting.jpg
Chapter 13: The Crinoline Period, 1850–1870
Princess Dagmar of Denmark wearing a crinoline in the 1860s
This portrait portrays Princess Dagmar of Denmark wearing a crinoline, which is a structured petticoat that is worn under a skirt. In this image, the bodice of her gown is covered in delicate lace. She appears to possibly be wearing engageantes. Notice she is wearing a lot of jewelry, including multiple bracelets on each wrist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinoline#/media/File:Princess_Dagmar_of_Denmark_with_her_dog.jpg
Chapter 14: The Bustle Period, 1870–1900
American lawman Bat Masterson, 1879
This man is wearing many items characteristic of the Bustle Period. You first notice his bowler hat and his tailor made 3-piece suit. You can also spot is watch chain. His jacket, called a waistcoat, his cut at the waist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1870s_in_Western_fashion#/media/File:Bat_Masterson_1879.jpg
Chapter 15: The Edwardian Period, 1900–1920
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia, 1915
This picture is of the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia in 1915. During the Edwardian Period, fashion was influenced by Asian dress. Here you see the Grand Duchess wearing a kimono-style dress.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1910s_in_Western_fashion#/media/File:Mariainkimono1915.jpg
Chapter 15: The Edwardian Period, 1900–1920
Mariano Fortuny evening dress, 1920
This is an example of the Delphos gown, worn as women's evening wear during 1920. This dress is made by Mariano Fortuny, a famous and influential designer of the time. He was best known for his Delphos gown, made of finely pleated silk. The Delphos gown falls to the floor and is fitted to the body. It is designed to wear without undergarments.
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/81505
Chapter 17: The New Look Fashion Conformity Prevails, 1947-1960
Christian Dior, 1947
This ensemble is part of Christian Dior's New Look collection of 1947. The line was designed to be pretty and to exude femininity. The collection included full skirts, rounded shoulders and feminine silhouettes.
http://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/the-house-of-dior/the-story-of-dior/the-new-look-revolution
Chapter 18: Sixties and Seventies: Style Tribes Emerge, 1960-1980
Jackie Kennedy, 1963
Jacqueline Kennedy was very stylish and greatly influenced women's style in the 1960's. In this picture she is wearing a pillbox hat. This one is made of wool and matches her wool suit. She is also wearing her hair in a famous 60's style bouffant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillbox_hat#/media/File:Kennedys_arrive_at_Dallas_11-22-63_crop_headshot.jpg
Chapter 18: Sixties and Seventies: Style Tribes Emerge, 1960-1980
Mini dress, 1967-1969
Here is a mini dress that became popular in the 1960's. This one was designed by fashion model Twiggy, whom was known to wear mini dresses such as this. Many mini dresses were much more mod than this one. This one has more of a paisly print. Mini dresses were worn for anything women would be involved with from attending conferences to dining at restaurants.
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O130915/mini-dress-babb-paul/
Chapter 19: The Eighties and Nineties: Fragments of Fashion, 1980-1999
Jonathan Brandis, 1993
In this image, Jonathan Brandis is wearing a flannel shirt. This style of shirt was unisex, popular amongst both male and female youth in the 1980's. The flannel shirt was part of the Grunge era, a style that was heavily influenced by alternative music. He is wearing his shirt unbuttoned, with a t-shirt underneath. The Grunge look was very casual and relaxed. He is likely wearing blue jeans as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s_in_fashion#/media/File:Jonathan_Brandis_Wiki.jpg
Chapter 19: The Eighties and Nineties: Fragments of Fashion, 1980-1999
Polo shirt, 1999
This picture is of a young girl wearing a polo shirt in 1999. Polo shirts are part of the preppy style that was popular in the 90's. Many people wore them, including tweens and yuppies. The polo shirt is a retro style from 1927 that was designed by René Lacoste to be worn while playing tennis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s_in_fashion#/media/File:Pinkpolo.jpg
Chapter 20: The New Millennium, 2000-2014
Trucker hat, 2006
The trucker hat became popular in the 2000's, as many teens, tweens and adults wore them. The hats often had an unimportant saying or message on them. These hats were worn during any time and at any type of event.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000s_in_fashion#/media/File:Truckerhat.jpg
Chapter 20: The New Millennium, 2000-2014
Sienna Miller, 2009
Here is Sienna Miller wearing her hair in long, loose, waves. This was a very popular style in the new millennium. Sienna Miller was known for her boho style that often included peasant blouses and long skirts.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1092227/
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