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Over the years, women’s fashion and design has always been influenced by history, politics and position. Status of women in society and the season also affected the type of clothing choices deemed acceptable or expected of her. A look at history, women’s role evolves through popular clothing styles, as revealed through hemlines, layers of clothing, footwear and fashion in general.

During ‘, the legs and feet of 1900 the woman was rarely (if sitting). Clothing and footwear of the season showed silk bows, small buckles, and dark colors. Finger pointing and a moderate high heel were in fashion. Women’s skirts became narrower after the Civil War and displayed more of a cone shape, rather than a bell. Clothing was heavily starched and “shirtwaists” became the rage, which were formed in men’s shirts. Hemlines rose and women began to have a great interest in flesh-colored stockings and shoes. The expensive silk stocking accompanied the night, while ribbed and fantasy selections (diamond-cut) became the rage. Fashion “Flapper” was taken with the Roaring 20s, highlighting floating fabrics, handkerchief hemlines, and belts.

When 1930 arrived, women’s fashion took a turn back to represent a more “elegant”. More sophisticated shoes emerged, including the strappy open-toes sandals.

In 1940, the Second World War had an effect on women’s fashion footwear, leather diminished and some tissues were limited. A number of clothing was rationed – bought using a system of “vouchers”. Some of the non-rationed items included mending wool, ribbons, lace, suspenders, and clogs. Women began painting their shoes with bright colors or decorating the sides of the soles with small shells or studs to increase your sense of style.

During the 1950s, glamorous and has included projects showed the latest fashions. Skirts with skirts, swoop-line empire dresses, and fancy suits became popular. Many women now wore a stiletto heel and Italian shoes (known for ultra-elegance and refinement). Seamless stockings and beehive hairdos accompanied the clothing of the ’50s. Skirts became much shorter -. Flat boots were worn with very short dresses. Additional fashion introductions of the 60s included psychedelic fabric prints, denim, and pill box hat. Shoes became chunkier, displaying often low heels with rounded or square tips. Buckle shoes were quite “in” with matching gold or silver heels to match the buckles.