Fashion Industry & History

Victorian fashions reflect clothing worn between 1837 - 1901. Despite the prim and proper feminine ideal, Victorian clothing includes outrageous styles like hoop skirts and bustles.

The history of the apron used as a protective garment, an indication of a particular trade, and a cultural icon. From vintage styles to Anthropologie's beautiful styles, the apron is back.

'Made in China' has a bad reputation of being cheap, fast, and poor quality. Is there truth to this notion?

Flappers were only part of the fashion trend of the 1920's. The female silhouette became slimmer and almost androgynous with drop waist dresses and loose, comfortable clothing.

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1960's fashions changed the way we look at clothing. From mini skirts to folk costume, from classic style to Bohemian styles of the hippie movement, 60s fashions made a dramatic change in fashion..

Fast fashion is cheap, convenient, and helps the more frugal among us experiment with new fashions and clothes. But fast fashion comes with a price greater than the tags on the shelves

During the American Civil War, women of the South were limited by the availability of products due to the blockade. Fabric was needed for the military so women became creative with limited resources.

Edwardian fashion refers to the clothing worn in the early 20th century and features an elegant, mature look for women, created around the S curve with its monobosom and a new long line.

The Elizabethan era 1558 - 1603, is known for garments made of wool and linen that were heavy and of a striking design including such fashion icons as the ruff and the farthingale.

An informative piece on the Modest Fashion movement from the perspective of someone who has been following it for the past five years.

The character of Phoebe Halliwell served up some major fashion statements throughout the series on Charmed. This is a list of my personal favorites, all of which were slayed by the stunning Alyssa Milano.

Garment and textile production is the largest employer of workers world wide. Though ready-to-wear clothing was once a cottage industry, the Industrial Revolution changed the way we shop and dress.

Caribbean's Next Top Model contestant Gabriella Bernard challenges industry standards of beauty.

Learn about Poshmark, a site for buying and selling used clothing. Take extra precautions when selling or buying used clothing to protect your payment information, privacy, and ensure an easy experience with Poshmark shopping.

Mercari is a marketplace for used or new items. It can be a great alternative to Poshmark or eBay for buying used clothing. Read my Mercari review from a buyer's perspective.