1200: Men wore a surcoat called a tunic. Women wore wimples. A wimple was a throat cover worn by women in Europe. Women wore the wimple with hood like coverings.

1400-1500:Fur trim was worn on some clothing during the 1400-1500's. Rabbit and fox fur was also very popular. Italian clothing became fairly elaborate during the Renaissance period more than ever.

• A hennin was a high, cone shaped headdress worn in Europe in the Renaissance period.
• Puffs of fabric(s) were sometimes pulled through slashes in clothes.
• Men wore a peasecod belly which was bulged over the abdomen. This style was worn in the 1500's.

1600-1700:Fancy heeled shoes were worn by both men and women. Most shoes were trimmed with bows and such. Lace and Linen collars were also popular in the 1620's.

• Three quarter lengh sleeves were worn by women in the 1600-1700's. Long sleeves and muffs were also popular. Women wore petticoats to make their dresses curve out from the waist.
• Waistcoats were worn under knee-lengh coats and replaced the doublet for men's fashions of the 1600's.
• Periwigs were large, curly wigs that were worn by men in the late 1600's and also in the 1700's.
• Fancy large hats were stylish for women in the late 1700's. Women also wore tight corsets and round skirts.

1800:Tight-waisted dresses and full skirt bacame stylish in the 1830's. Men of the 1800's wore top hats and frocks or tail coats.

1900:Boyish looks were popular in the 1920's. Women wore un-fitted, straight dresses with long necklaces.

• Pant suits became popular in the 1940's.
• Casual styled tailored clothing became stylish in the 1990's.

2000: Today's fashion is about really baggy pants or tight fitted jeans, but what will be next?