Yes, the role of “Joan Rivers” will be played by me today. I am going to talk about different fashion for women over the centuries, in an “E Network” kind of way. :D
The awards go to:
Worst Dressed: Women in the 1980’s and aristocratic women in the 1700’s. I don’t have to explain the 80’s to you, because most of you know why that is. But let’s talk about 1700’s fashion (European/American aristocracy). The corset has come along, but for some reason, women are wearing it on the outside of their clothes. White, powdered wigs are enjoyed as well. Women would actually cut their hair off and wear these on a daily basis. They not only powdered their wigs, but also their faces with a washed out, chalk white powder. Don't forget the frilly sleeves! Also, it seems like it was popular to make it look like you have “box hips.” Instead of the beautiful southern belle hoop skirt to accentuate your hips that will come later, or accentuating your natural hips like pencil skirts of the 1940’s, 1700’s “Georgian” women make their dresses stick out to either side, creating a “box hip” look. Real flattering….
Most Practical/Comfortable Dress: People these days talk about “practical and comfortable” dress in the form of jeans and a t-shirt, but I disagree. I think jeans are pretty far from comfortable (what’s comfortable about stiff pants that make your thighs look huge?). If you want to talk about real comfort and practicality, look no further than Biblical times (specifically Jesus times). Men and women wore robes. Do you have to wash your hair? No, just wear a veil. Now, fashionably speaking, these look like giant mumu’s to us, but still, you can’t argue that mumu’s are comfortable. Some would have been made of wool, which isn’t so comfortable, especially in the deserts, but I’m speaking of the ones NOT made of wool. If you want to get this look, but in a much prettier way, look to general traditional Indian dress. I mean the country, India
Most Scantily Clad: Believe it or not, the answer to that question is not in the past 40 years, although, there have been some scantily clad…many in fact….it is not our “in general, acceptable, everyday fashion.” I also exclude tribal fashion, because it does not count under “widely and popularly worn.” So the winner for most scantily clad goes to ancient Egypt
Most Modest: To go from who wore the least to who wore the most, the award for most modest goes to Victorian women. Queen Victoria herself set a very modest fashion for the 19th century. No low-cut tops or short dresses in this time period. We have long-sleeved dresses, cinched slightly at waist, and dresses flowing to the ground, puffed out by layers of petticoats (and at times in the 19th century a hoop skirt or a bustle). Some of you may argue that 17th century (1600’s) fashion was more modest because you’ve seen a picture of Queen Elizabeth where she has a frilly turtle-neck, which would be more modest. This was not the fashion of all, just the queen.
Best Fashion of Now Times: I don’t hate everything that comes out in the modern age (although I feel like fashion has become rather careless since the 1960’s, and also boring and ugly). It’s funny, even though I said I hated the 1980’s (and yes, most of it was a terrible time for fashion) my favorite modern fashion came out of it. It is a fashion that is popular now, once again. This is the big shirts (pretty ones) with tights underneath it, cinched at the waist with a belt. This look can be done with flat shoes, but I think it looks better with heels. It is a flattering look to women was long as the big shirt (or better, short dress) covers you past the butt a little. As long as it does that, it is wonderful to flatter your waist, your upper body, and your legs, as well as accentuating curves.
Best Dressed: Fashion is all about opinion, so in my opinion, the best time for fashion was the 1950’s. 1.) You get to wear short sleeves, and even sleeveless for once. 2.) Your dresses and skirts don’t need to go floor-length; they can go to the knees. 3.) These are the most flattering to a woman’s figure because typical dresses are cinched at the waist, then flow out to the knees. 4.) Hairstyles and make-up are meticulously done, but not overdone. 5.) The whole look is pulled together with elegant, understated pearls, which were very popular. The downside of this fashion would be that you still wear petticoats underneath, but I don’t think it’s as big of a deal when they are knee-length (they don’t get as hot).
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| 1950's style from etsy.com |
"Runners Up" that are Well Dressed: Even though I’m not a modern historian in the least, I prefer 1900-1950’s dress the most. In the 1900-1920’s, we have some Victorian leftovers, but the fashion of this age mostly goes toward a more fitted look. Your skirts still go to the floor, but they are flowy with less layers underneath and more fitted to your body. Short sleeves become more popular and acceptable. In the 20’s, you can dress in skimpier outfits and cut your hair off and look absolutely adorable. The 30’s and 40’s are about jackets with big buttons to the side and knee-length skirts with a mere slip underneath, however very dark and neutral colors. The pencil skirt starts to come along in this period, although many women still wear long skirts. Another separate period I like is the 1500’s nobility. You get the big dresses, but you can also enjoy low necklines, and tighter tops, so your natural figure is still in view. Also, everyone loves the southern belle look of the late 1850’s, early 1860’s.
Today's Project of the Day is another very simple one for everyone. It's what's for dinner! :D Something very simple for busy moms or generally busy women (like me). If you want something really fast and easy that is also delicious, try cooking rice, and separately cooking a can of vegetable soup, then pouring the vegetable soup over the rice. It's very yummy, filling, and easy.
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| Progresso Vegetable Soup over rice |
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