Grecian inspired dresses have never really gone out of fashion. Modern day celebs from the likes of Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway have made recentred carpet appearances with various tucks pleats and folds creating a Grecian look.
I have decided to look at how this particular style has changed over a period of time and Fashion Eras...
1800s
Fashion in the first two decades mimicked classical Grecian drapery with fluid lines. Bodices were minimal, cut under the bust thereby achieving a high waist that defined the silhouette.
1820's to 1830's
As the Romantic era arrived, clothing became more complex and increasingly structured. The previous design simplicity was replaced with decorative excess.
1820's
1900's
World war 1 ended and euphoria was the order of the day. Fashion responded by dropping waists to high hip levels and dresses became unfitted. While some gowns retained the design complexity of the teens and the trend was towards simplicity. Grecian style came into this by the slouch look where garments hung of the body with a few tucks of the shoulders and a little gathering in the side seams.
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