LESSON 1:

HISTORY OF HE – FASHION
FASHION
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
 HISTORY OF FASHION
ACCESSORIES
•During the mid-19th century, new
styles in clothing denoted middle
class status. The dark suit, in
somber shades of black, grey, or
brown, for men connoted
authority, responsibility, and
respectability. The sailor suits
became an essential uniform for
middle-class boys.
 Neo-classicism influenced middleclass women's styles of dress. A
HISTORY OF respectable, middle-class woman did not expose her body. They wore
FASHION their hair in curls or knotted like women in classical statues. Middle-
ACCESSORIES class girls, like princesses, wore bows, ruffles, and pastels as a symbol of
their distinctiveness.
Fashion is one way of
expressing oneself. It is a
way of exploring yourself
and standing in front of the
crowd with confidence.
 The general categories and types of items that people wear to add finishing touches to their
attire have been consistent throughout the history.

Jewelry – Fashionable
items like necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, and
brooches have long been
used to add stylist
touches to all types of
outfits.
Footwear – While shoes and
boots serve a practical function,
they can also be stylist fashion
accessories to women, men and
children.
Headwear – Beret and other types of
hats are functional and fashionable,
providing warmth while also making
fashion statement.
Hand Coverings – Gloves are important fashion
accessories with some styles providing warmth
and hand protection while others add elegant style to
formal attire. Finishing touches – accessories like belts
and buckles as well as neckties and neckwear adds
critical finishing touches to many outfits.
Walking Aids – Items like
canes and walking sticks
have been long used,
sometimes as an elegant
accessory and other times
out of medical necessity.
PHILIPPINE FASHION