The fashion trends that were all the rage the year you were born

Amanda KrauseSep 17, 2020, 02:48 IST

Two women model designs from Javic and Top Style in November 1969.Reg Lancaster/Getty Images

Fashion trends have changed dramatically over the years.
In the '60s and '70s, people experimented with styles such as bell-bottom pants, unbuttoned shirts, and flowing jumpsuits — all of which were influenced by music and social movements.
By the '80s and '90s, people favored celebrity-inspired ensembles, especially those worn by icons like Naomi Campbell and the late Princess Diana.
Throughout the 2000s, designers have borrowed heavily from clothing trends popular in past decades, like animal-print garments and tiny handbags.

The very nature of fashion trends is to come and go.

Jumpsuits, for example, have gone in and out of style since the '70s, and overalls have made a comeback since becoming popular in the '90s. Despite this constant flux, there's always at least one trend that takes over the fashion world every year.

From halter-neck swimwear that was popular in the 1950s to the comeback of printed suits throughout the 2000s, here are the fashion trends that were all the rage the year you were born.

1950s: Summer attire was extremely popular.

Former Miss America winner Henrietta Nesser wears a swimsuit in August 1953. Harold Valentine/AP

1960-1961: Matching coats and dresses were all the rage.

A woman wears an ensemble from the Marucelli fashion house in January 1960. Anonymous/AP

1962: During her time as First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis helped popularize pillbox hats.

Onassis and John F. Kennedy head to his inauguration on January 20, 1961. Uncredited photographer/AP

1963: Bow collars came into style.

Today, this style of collar is fashionable once more. Uncredited photographer/AP

1964: In the mid-'60s, people wore fitted clothing in bold colors.

Two models sport matching beehive hairstyles in January 1964. Popperfoto/Getty Images

1965: The mod trend spread from the UK to the rest of the world.

Suits this period featured eye-catching prints, like those worn by The Beatles. Fotos International/Getty Images

1966: Women's fashion was also influenced by the mod movement.

Models Judy Golm, Cherry Randall, and Jackie Bowyer pose in October 1965. Fox Photos/Stringer/Getty Images

1967: Miniskirts were everywhere.

Twiggy models a dress with a hemline above the knees. Popperfoto/Getty Images

1968: People loved wearing styles inspired by the film "Bonnie and Clyde."

Three men model suits designed by the German Institute for Fashion in 1968. picture alliance/Getty Images

1969: Women began swapping colorful tights for knee-high boots.

Two women model designs from Javic and Top Style in November 1969. Reg Lancaster/Getty Images

1970: Hippie-inspired pants and mod-style shirts were popular at the start of the '70s.

Scottish football player Peter Marinell shows off his outfit in March 1970. M. McKeown/Stringer/Getty Images

1971: The following year, halter necklines became trendy again.

A model wears a halter-neck jumpsuit at a photo shoot in December 1971. M. McKeown/Stringer/Getty Images

1972: Rather than following a single trend, people aimed to dress in a way that expressed their individuality.

Four people wear a variety of styles in August 1972. Evening Standard/Stringer

1973: Disco styles started to emerge from the fashion industry.

R&B singer Major Lance wears a disco-inspired outfit in October 1973. Michael Putland/Getty Images

1974: Both men and women donned suits.

Men and women in New York City wear suits in September 1974. Ernst Haas/Getty Images

1975: Everyone wanted to wear a jumpsuit.

A model wears a jumpsuit during a photo shoot in New York City in 1975. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

1976: Dresses that buttoned in the front became trendy.

Two women walk through London in June 1976. Keystone/Stringer/Getty Images

1977: Styles that left the skin exposed were popular.

Musician Michael Henderson rocks a plunging neckline in January 1977. Archive Photos/Stringer/Getty Images

1978: Clothes were designed for dancing.

Two people dance in a disco club in January 1978. David Redfern/Getty Images

1979: People in the punk subculture wore ripped jeans and leather.

People attend a punk concert at London South Bank University in May 1979. Virginia Turbett/Getty Images

1980: Bold, bright colors were fashionable at the start of the '80s.

A model poses in New York City in 1980. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

1981: Everyone wore clothes with voluminous shoulders.

Princess Diana attends the Braemar Gathering in September 1981. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

1982: The go-to color combination was black and white.

Models Marie Helvin and Jerry Hall pose in the UK in 1982. Kypros/Getty Images

1983: Many men donned athletic wear.

Musician Rod Stewart sports an Adidas hoodie in 1983. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

1984: Pinstripe pants were worn by men and women.

A male model wears pinstripe pants at a Jean-Paul Gaultier show in 1984. Pierre VAUTHEY/Getty Images

1985: Both long and short skirts were considered trendy.

Two women wear layered outfits in 1985. Kerstin Rodgers/Getty Images

1986: Men loved rock and roll-inspired fashion.

A man attends a rock concert in the '80s. Kerstin Rodgers/Getty Images

1987: Suspenders came into style.

A man wears suspenders and high-waisted pants at a club in the '80s. Kerstin Rodgers/Getty Images

1986: Women mixed athletic wear into their everyday attire.

Model Barbara Smith poses during a photo shoot in the '80s. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

1989: Heading into the '90s, people made a case for wearing faux fur.

Princess Diana was ahead of her time, wearing a faux-fur coat in November 1987. Tim Graham/Getty Images

1990: At the start of the '90s, jackets became a staple part of many outfits.

Naomi Campbell wears a fuzzy black coat in January 1990. Mick Hutson/Getty Images

1991: Coats became more casual as time went on.

Director Spike Lee wears an athletic jacket at a film premiere in April 1991. Ron Galella, Ltd/Getty Images

1992: Platform shoes came back into style.

Naomi Campbell walks the runway at Chanel's Spring/Summer 1992 show. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images

1993: Overalls were everywhere.

People wait in line for a music festival in 1993. UniversalImagesGroup/Getty Images

1994: Plaid was extremely popular in the middle of the '90s.

Mariah Carey wears a plaid miniskirt during New York Fashion Week in 1994. Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

1995: Colorful designs were all the rage.

The Spice Girls attend the 1995 Brit Awards in colorful outfits. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

1996: Most people opted for casual styles.

British pop group Menswear sport loose-fitting clothes in 1996. Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images

1997: Everyone owned a pair of Dr. Martens.

A high school student wears a pair of boots by Dr. Martens in 1997. Bob Grieser/Getty Images

1998: Logo-mania originated in the late '90s.

Members of Destiny's Child wear head-to-toe Tommy Hilfiger in June 1998. Marion Curtis/Getty Images

1999: Men accessorized with bucket hats.

Rapper Ja Rule wears a bucket hat. Frank Trapper/Getty Images

2000: Halter tops were incorporated into both casual and formal looks.

Salma Hayek attends the Academy Awards in March 2000. KMazur/Getty Images

2001: Many people wore head-to-to denim.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake attend the 2001 American Music Awards. AP

2002: Low-rise jeans were all the rage.

Jessica Alba wears low-rise jeans in December 2002. SGranitz/Getty Images

2003: People loved crop tops that looked like bras.

Beyonce attends the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

2004: Von Dutch was one of the hottest brands on the market.

Actress Traci Bingham models a Von Dutch shirt in May 2004. Jean-Paul Aussenard/Getty Images

2005: Livestrong bracelets were a popular accessory.

Usher wears a Livestrong bracelet to the 2004 Teen Choice Awards. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

2006: People layered polo shirts over other tops.

A.J. McLean from the Backstreet Boys layers a polo over a long-sleeved shirt. Chris Polk/Getty Images

2007: Vests were everywhere.

Corbin Blue wears a vest to the Disney Channel Games in April 2007. Charity deMeer/Stringer/Getty Images

2008: Women wore leggings as pants.

Rihanna dons shiny leggings while out and about in June 2008. Marcel Thomas/Getty Images

2009: People couldn't get enough of Ed Hardy designs.

Models walk the Ed Hardy show at the 2009 Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival. Don Arnold/Getty Images

2010: Peplum tops became fashionable.

Jennifer Hudson wears a peplum top at the 2010 Grammy Awards. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

2011: Many people loved skull-print scarves.

Hilary Duff wears a skull-print scarf in February 2011. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

2012: Wedge sneakers became trendy.

Jordin Sparks attends Variety's Power of Youth event in September 2012. Michael Tran/Getty Images

2013: Stars favored dresses with bold cutouts.

Alicia Keys rocks a black dress with geometric cutouts in January 2013. Francois Durand/Stringer/Getty Images

2014: Crop tops dominated women's fashion.

Rihanna attends the 2014 Met Gala. Charles Sykes/AP

2015: Neutral-colored clothing emerged as a trend.

Kanye West released his apparel line, Yeezy, in 2015. Randy Brooke/Getty Images

2016: Designers embrace off-the-shoulder silhouettes.

Gigi Hadid wears an off-the-shoulder dress in November 2016. Jordan Strauss/AP

2017: Men started wearing patterned suits.

Shawn Mendes attends the 2017 American Music Awards. Jeff Kravitz/AMA2017/Getty Images

2018: People couldn't get enough of monochromatic outfits.

Gigi Hadid wears head-to-toe orange in New York City in December 2018. Splash News

2019: The "no pants" trend is still going strong.

Bella Hadid wears the "no pants" trend in New York City in January 2019. Splash News

2020: An aesthetic called cottagecore has completely taken over.

Tess Holliday wears the popular, strawberry-print dress at the 2020 Grammy Awards. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

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