A 1947 article in Life lamented the sweaters and was shocked that these women "sometimes even ventured out of dormitories in rolled-up blue jeans and large men's shirts with the tails out." https://theweek.com/articles/878112/feminist-history-cardigan
@estherschindler
Like this:
"In 1944, one WWII veteran even waged a one-man protest against sloppy sweaters at the University of Minnesota. He declared that "co-ed" dressing wasn't what he'd fought for in battle, and likened the fashion trend to the horrors of war."
(One wonders if he'd have fought for corsets or some darling pumps instead.)
@janallmac I think the 60s changed everything. In the space of 10 years, hemlines went from below-the-knee to miniskirts to maxis. Men stopped wearing hats. Casual wear took over... and it made everyone more relaxed.
@estherschindler
My Uncle was one of those people who preferred to ignore the 60s like they never happened. Sigh. But you are right!
I'm just glad the 70s Rayon and platform shoes...didn't last
@Madken65 @janallmac Leisure Suits!
@estherschindler
Previous generations were super-concerned about clothing. I had an uncle, who has since passed away, who was horrified that women would wear jeans in public.
It was all very rigid and very gender and class driven.I think current generations don't care as much because our clothes are all made in sweatshops in China and they're cheap. Well, maybe that's an exaggeration but they're definitely cheaper and easier to get.