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History of Party wear
The history of party dresses dates back long. In the beginning, clothing served the only purpose to save the human body from cold allowing it to move free. The first clothing resembled a dress which was probably very simple where much attention wasn’t paid to the aesthetic of the outfit. The history of textiles also refers to the history of mankind as well. As humans migrated to new lands and climates, they settled cultures developed from felted and spun fibers. During the Neolithic and Bronze ages, humans started to cultivate flax, using woolen felt, silk cotton, and started developing weaving techniques as well. Knowing the fact that adorning the body isn’t the invention of our times, it’s the figures, paintings and artifacts that show people used clothing and jewelry right from the ancient cultures and civilizations. In all the notable civilizations may it be Harappa, Mohenjo Daro or be it Indus Valley, there has been artifacts of humans accepting clothing and jewelry. The quality of the fabric and the craftsmanship reflected a person’s social status and their wealth as well.
But as society evolved, the concept of beauty in general as well as the perception of a woman's “ideal” body went through a change. A woman's ideal body shape varied from slender to narrow shoulders and high waist in Ancient Egypt, whereas in Ancient Greece women with wide hips and pale skin were considered more feminine. While big bosom and full body was accepted widely during the Italian Renaissance, hourglass body with a tiny waist- and a pale, frail look in Victorian England were the epitome of femininity and that’s when the fashion of corsets came into scene and became an instant rage amongst the women.
In the 1920’s, party wear emerged which was predominantly characterized by bias cuts, rich and sinewy fabrics. The ultimate style was the free-flowing dress form. This was a giant leap from the 1910’s and earlier when women were constricted to full-length long sleeved gowns. The loose-fitting dresses allowed women to dance to the beats of the care-free music of that era. In spite of the great depression, the 30’s party wear was all about luxury. It was either highly feminized (lots of lace. Lots of ruffs) or very slinky and sexy with lace and metallics. The rich wanted to look richer and the poor wanted to look rich. It was all about heightened sophistication. Backless party dresses became an important fashion trend in the 30’s evening, some consider it to be the most gorgeous party wear era. In the 40’s because of the World War, fashion had to fight back. Women still had the desire to look stylish but they also wanted to feel sexy, not least of all because so many of them took on “masculine” roles in the war. So big shoulders, but with slinky skirts, feminine sweetheart necklines, “novelty” touches and often colorful prints as well. In the 1950’s there were two silhouettes of dresses that defined the decade. In this decade the fashion of swing dress (with full skirts and tight fitted bodices) emerged along with the sheath dress with slimmer lines and cinch in the waist. Unless a very formal affair, party attire was rarely full length in the decade. The world witnessed the emergence of “cocktail dress”, whether it’s a full or a “New Look”, or the slinky “sarong dress” which became enormously popular throughout the decade. the 60's was the decade that moved quickly where fashion dominated with simple, elegant and minimalist outfits. In the mid-60’s British invasions across the globe made the world known to Mary Quant, Carnaby Street, Twiggy, Miniskirt look to the world where it experimented with new textiles. Whereas in the late sixties it was all about an eclectic mix of nostalgia, Eastern influences, with the concoction of mixed prints. The interest in nostalgia brought back the long skirt back in the trend, although a large set of women still stuck to minis.
The 70's witnessed the emergence of disco and women started shifting more towards pants. Bell bottom defined the entire style of the 70's effectively. The Victorian, Edfwardian, Romantic revival was also a huge party look. The “Gypsy Peasant” became an enormous trend. The new America look which tried to provide an impression of soft, draping minimalist silk and jersey that was very popular at parties, as it spoke to the chic, became a decade where self awareness was highly paid importance to. Strapless, one-shoulder, backless etc. became extremely popular in the 70’s.
The 80’s party dress trend could be described in 2 stages, where the early 80’s involved milder, softer colors while the latter half boasted off with louder colors with bigger hairs and zany with “anything goes” outfit. A ripped denim, tattered denims and inside-out dresses became immensely popular. Similarly the party dresses in the 90’s were heavily inspired by the grunge musical movement especially in the early part. The early 90’s was the demure version of the 80’s where in the transition period the 70’s style made a comeback. Women started to dress in a sexier way in hyper speed and pop inspired looks was the sexiest and daring fashion.
Over the course of decades party dresses witnessed major shifts in terms of designs, fabrics, prints finally where in today’s era it’s all about slimmer lines. The current dominant look is the classic “work-chic” look with the boyfriend blazer. Other looks opt for more risque outfits such as mini-dresses and bodysuits. As an uber-sexy woman, style has upped the ante for more “barely-there” party looks.
Ideas to style party wear:
Sequins are the lifesavers when it comes to last-minute or even first minute party outfits. Sequins are pretty much in fashion and you can find a sequin dress almost anywhere. When you sport a sequin dress or top of your choice it adds the required glitz to your persona. Once you wear a sequin dress you can go less on the accessories but in case of sequin tops you can pair it with jeans, wear heels or white canvas, whichever makes you comfortable.
Little Black Dress or LBD is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. The aura of black dress will remain for centuries to come, so when in doubt opt for a black dress blindly. If the black dress looks a little dull then add the pop to the outfit wearing colorful broach or colorful earrings. You can match it up with gold accessories as well because the combination of black and gold is as classy as anything can be. A fancy boots or heels of your choice and go absolutely well with the little black dress.
Women who wish to go stylish yet sophisticated can opt for neutral colored dresses. Heavy embroidered gowns, whether it be neutral or dark in color, could be worn in evening cocktail parties or in gala events which could be worn with minimal jewelry. If you opt a piece where the colors are monochromatic then you can opt for a beautiful statement necklace or a chandelier earring of length. It can never go wrong in a day event. Similarly there are neon short dresses which can go perfect with the prom night looks which could be completed in high heels. Floral dresses give a tropical vibe to the look that could be an ideal way to step out for a beach day.
Conclusion:
Style is your silent story, the way of expressing your personality without saying a word. So never be afraid to experiment something new and always follow your own instincts, because the more comfortable you will look the more ravishing your outfit will look on you. So whether it be loungewear or party wear, step out in confidence and slay in style.
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