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A United flight attendant wears the airline's coral-red uniform in May 1968.Dean Conger/Corbis via Getty Images
Today, flight attendants often wear business-casual designs in classic color combinations of navy blue, red, black, and white.
But over the past century, uniforms for cabin crew members have evolved alongside fashion trends. In the '60s, for example, many airlines rolled out garments inspired by stylish mod designs, like sheath minidresses with stand-away collars and go-go boots.
By the 2000s, flight-attendant uniforms were more simple and streamlined, with some airlines prioritizing comfort over flair.
Below, see the evolution of flight-attendant uniforms at some of today's biggest airlines.
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