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Fashion Highlights of Belleville West Summary Fashion is changing constantly and what is popular one year may not be the next year. Belleville West has seen everything, ranging from flapper fashion to the Jheri curl. Since then, a strict dress code has been implemented on the students. History 1920’s- This was a decade where fashion was edgy and shied away from constricting clothes and moved into comfortable clothes, such as shorter skirts or pants. Boys began wearing sportier clothes that were less formal than they were previously. 1930’s- Thirties brought around more attention to the shoulder and more nylon stockings. Also, this is the time period that tans became fashionable.

1930's Football Queen 1930's Popular Boy  1940’s- The forties was focused on more classic looks that really don’t go out of style. Hemlines went just below the knee and dresses were tailored and fitted. 1950’s- Pencil skirts and swing skirts were big at West with the girls, along with the appearance of high heels.

Two Students dancing at the 1950's Junior Jamboree

1960’s- Mini skirts, go-go boots, manicures, and fake eyelashes were the main trend from this decade. Mod fashion also became popular. Styles were influenced by Jackie Kennedy and Twiggy. Menswear became bright and colorful instead of neutral. 1970’s- Disco meets punk. 1980’s- Baggy shirts with geometric prints and neon colors and cutoff sweatshirts were in. Parachute pants, leggings, spandex pants, and polyester made their debut. 1990’s- Grunge.

The essential items needed by seniors in the 1990s.

2000’s- Everything became smaller and hemlines became shorter. Think belly shirts and Daisy Duke’s. Also, men wore oversize tee shirts and very baggy pants. Think pants on the ground. In 2006, the dress code was enforced and students are only allowed to wear khakis and collared shirts in colors picked by West.

2000, before the dress code was enforced at West Hair Styles 1920’s- Bobbed cuts became popular. 1930’s- Hair was worn close to the head, hair was still worn short. 1940’s- Hair began to be styled with more height and elaborate styles. Shoulder length hair and longer hair became more popular. 1950’s- Soft, short, and curly. Poodle cut made popular by Lucille Ball. 1960’s- High hair became popular, almost with a sculpted look to it. 1970’s- Long, straight, or slightly wavy for white women. Another option was the Farrah. Afros were popular for African American students. Men sported mustaches and mutton chops. 1980’s- Huge hair was popular and was done by teasing hair. Side ponytails, liberty spikes, and Mohawks were also a popular choice. 1990’s- People tried unsuccessfully to rock the mullet. Later in the decade these people discovered it couldn’t be done. 2000’s- A variety of hairstyles were popular. Crimped hair, bump its, and straight hair became the new thing.