How children's fashion for boys has changed over the past 100 years (12 photos + 1 video)

Everyone loves to dress fashionably and beautifully. It is possible that the kids love this whole thing even more than adults.





But fashion is changeable, and that's what the editors told video magazine Glamor, showing how much fashion has changed in the United States for baby clothes for boys over the past 100 years. What surprised us most of all - wow how long the boys wore shorts in both the heat and the cold!

1910s



The boys of that time wore knee-length shorts with long woolen socks all year round, and full-fledged trousers began to be worn only from adolescence. Also a distinguishing feature the children's fashion of that time was the wearing of sailor suits with T-shirts that created the illusion of a shirt.

1920s





In the 20s, woolen blazers, which were considered clothing for cricket and tennis, have become everyday wear for boys. Exactly wool was preferred, since the fabric of this material required less maintenance.

1930s



The 30s is the time of the Great Depression. families, most victims during this period had to dissolve the bags of flour and use burlap for sewing clothes for children. Junior Boys age still wore short shorts even in cold weather.

1940s



Due to World War II, there was a shortage across America textiles, so dense, wear-resistant fabrics were in demand, such like denim.

1950s



A real coup: since the 50s, boys of any age started wearing long pants! The style has become looser. In place of the classic blazers came loose sweaters.

1960s



Plaid and skinny trousers have been in fashion throughout decades. Red, yellow and orange are the main fashion colors of the 60s.

1970s



But the bright plaid flared trousers became a symbol of children's fashion of the 70s.

1980s



For the first time ever, boys' Converse-type sneakers have become wear outside the gyms, making them everyday shoes. Baggy sweatshirts and bleached jeans are the coolest clothes of the time for cyclists and skaters.

1990s



The grunge style prevailed not only in adult clothing, but also penetrated tightly into children's fashion.

2000s



The main feature of the 00s was plaid shirts with a short sleeve. Also incredibly popular were the Heelies roller skates with wheel built into the heel - it was so cool that the owners such crosses were the main fashionistas of the area.

2010s



Children's fashion has become completely mirrored in adult fashion. IN In general, parents and children preferred comfortable fabrics and patterns, and jeans were replaced by trousers, tapering to the bottom and planted at the bottom on gum.

By the way, here is the full video, which tells a brief history of fashion for boys.