What do white shirt and the "little black dress" have in common? All three are easy to dress and can be worn by anyone. The timeless design and materials make these pieces essential to the wardrobes of the young and old. If you happen to come across a good vintage item, don't hesitate to take the opportunity to purchase it.

Denim

The term Denim originated from "de Nimes", a small town in the south of France in the south of France, where the fabric was originally dyed and woven indigo. In 1850, Levi Strauss started supplying gold miners with trousers made of denim. The waist overalls Strauss made were so durable and durable, they were indestructible. The garments were often referred to as jeans.

The 1930's saw an explosion of western films, featuring Cowboys dressed in jeans. In WWII soldiers could be seen wearing jeans in their off duty time, and the fashion was catching on around the world. Following the conflict, new producers of jeans were introduced, with Lee and Wrangler fighting with Levi for popularity. The 1950's generation loved jeans but the older population believed that it was a sign of the rebel. This craze helped to increase the popularity of jeans.

In the 1960's, which was the open to wear whatever you want decadewas upon us, and all people liked these styles. In the 1970's designers introduced the slim cut, boot cut, tight jean, baggy jean, hip-hugger Capri long... The list of styles goes on. Denim jeans were embraced by women as an essential and varied piece of clothing. With a heel, you can made jeans look more feminine and sexy attire. And denim wasn't just used for pants . Skirts and dresses, jumpsuits, jackets, coatsand vests and shirts gained popularity throughout the decade of the 1980's.

The 1990's youth were rebellious. Not to be caught dead in what their parents were wearing and wore, they opted for different types of fabrics and styles, like Khakis, cargo trousers, and the branded sportswear. In the era of this, it was no longer fashionable to shop at conventional jeans stores. The contradictory youth of the day didn't abandon jeans completely. They found aged, authentic antique jeans in markets, and second-hand stores as acceptable attire. Most likely , it was something their parents wore many years ago.

In the year 2000 jeans from the 90s made an appearance, with designers like Chanel, Chloe, Dior and Versace. Denim has been making an appearance for over 150 years. With each return it showcases its longevity and amazing versatility. Denim is simple, honest and authentic - it conveys how "we are not trying to look good, we just do".

The White Shirt

The modern white collared cotton shirt was born in the 1920's when the Prince of Wales (later the Duke of Windsor) was often seen in a shirt that had soft turned down collars. The previous decades of rigid, high, detachable collars were gone. It was far better to appear to afford a fresh , clean shirt each day rather than a fresh clean collar. At that time, a white shirt went with suits for business, not casual wear.

In the 1950's, the white shirt made its appearance as a button down collared shirt. Women started to wear large-sized white shirts of men that were paired along with pedal pusher pants and saddleback shoes. vintage sweaters Even though fashionistas such as Marlene Dietrich, and Katharine Hepburn wore their sleek white shirts, women were more likely to choose feminine, extravagant and printed blouses. In the 1970's , the white collared shirt, that went well with the preppy skirts and pantsuits of the period, was a must in every wardrobe.

With a wide range of styles to pick from the white shirt remains the staple of your wardrobe, and can put it on with virtually anything. Just like denim, a plain white collared shirt tells you "you don't have to look good, you just do."

The Little Black Dress

Always simple, elegant stylish, sexy, and obviously black, the little black dress is a must-have piece of clothing for ladies everywhere. A must in every closet.

The debut of the term "the little black dress" was by Coco Chanel, in a 1920's Vogue magazine. Black was previously reserved for funerals as well as for periods of mourning. The dress was simple and flirty. Chanel's model was a sleeveless sheath cut just above the knee. Chanel summarized the look of the dress by saying "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."

The black dress lasted throughout the 1940's before becoming the little waist dresses in the 1950's. The world's famous knew that a black dress would be appropriate for all occasions. vintage jeans Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" wore sleeves-less Givenchy shift. She continued wearing the same style of dress to cocktail events and even an excursion at Sing Sing... always looking stunning on any occasion.

The black dress in the little black dress is always hot, no matter if it's a basic sheer satin sheath or slip dress. Most often, they are slimming. When picking the perfect black dress pick the styles which flatter your body type. It could be a chemise that dates back to the 1920's or a sheath from the 1960's. You should look for simple tailoring that has high-end details and luxurious fabrics. Again, "The Little Black Dress" says "you don't have to look good, you just do."

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