Gold Short Prom Dresses

The dress has always been a popular garment for women throughout the ages. The dress has developed and evolved with differing styles and hemlines. In the 1920’s the dress was usually referred to as ‘flapper’ clothing, loosened waistline, often backless and usually knee-length. In the 1930’s the dress was elegant and sophisticated. In the 1940’s the dress evolved into a more utility style, more conservative. In the 1950’s the trend was reversed and the dress shapes were curvier with wasp waists and wide skirts over many underskirts. In the 1960’s dresses were influenced by musical tastes and also the hippie style was worn.

1920’s

There were radical changes to women’s clothing in the 1920’s as hems rose, waistlines dropped, corsets were no longer used and elaborate beading was introduced.

The 1920’s dresses were influenced heavily by many different art movements of the eras, most notably Art Deco. The dresses used vibrant colours, exotic motifs and new luxurious fabrics.

1930’s

In the 1930’s women wanted more elegant and sophisticated clothing, giving a more ladylike appearance. Dresses were feminine and tidy by day with a return to real glamour at night.

The dresses of the 1930’s highlighted the more feminine silhouette, which emphasised the natural form of the woman's body. Bosom, waistline, and hips were clearly defined by the shape of the dress. The waistline returned to its natural position.

1940’s

Due to the war, 1940’s clothing was rationed and regulated, but women still interested in what they wore, put extra effort into pushing fashion boundaries.