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Lauren Greis and Angie Borrell Kelly Borrell Senior Project November 20, 2001 The Evolution of Style "Fashion is the mirror of history", Lours the XIV correctly observed. Why do people wear what they wear? Why have human beings chosen to change their appearance in such amazing ways? Have they changed it for themselves or for the eyes of others? There is no adequate response. In this report the evolution of fashion will be examined. 1930's Starting with the 1930's, skirts were somewhat short in length. Popular dress styles include the Saylor "middy", tennis stripes, the large bow, cap sleeves, the cumberbund sash and deep revers. The "ankle strap" shoe was popular and could be worn with the clothing mentioned. Escapism settled on the head in the form of a mad array of hats-freezes, beret stocking caps, tiny hats and enormous hats. Moreover, hat brims were now folded back to display the forehead. Powers' models in...

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