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Toddler girls from 1919 wore laced-edged rompers which snapped on the sides. A bloomer dress with white collar was worn in the year 1925, and a fringed bunting with side fasteners was used to keep babies warm in the year 1939.
Older girls wore schoolgirl outfits such as a black or green velveteen plaid skirt with white pique blouse and feather white socks and white shoes (1939). A polka dot sun suit with elastic around edges of top and shorts was a big hit in the 1950s. This outfit was most likely worn as a swimsuit.
Middle-aged boys in the 1920s wore items such as a gray or brown woolen suit jacket with matching vest and trousers. From this time throughout the 1930s different styles of knickers (knee pants) were worn by boys as well. Sometimes knickers were worn with knee-high print socks (as appears in one photo) and shoes.
Older boys wore wool slacks and v-necked jacquard patterned sweaters in the 1950s. Also in the 1950s, boys wore navy denim jeans with a checked cotton button-down, collared shirt.
In the 1960s, outfits for school and sports became more casual. One of the simple signature outfits of this decade is the black and white washable Welsh wool dress. In later years, these dresses were then made from man-made materials.
Gingham skirts were displayed in an Issue of Vogue during this decade as well, which means these dresses were most likely worn quite a bit. Bridesmaids’ dresses in the 1960s were long and designed with a raised waist.
For the boys n the year 1964 boys often wore a wool blazer and grey marl shorts. During this time, both boys and girls wore short white socks while young followed by knee-length socks when older. These socks were often held up by garter belts.
Toddlers in the 1960s were often seen in pinafore rompers. These were often worn over a blouse or jersey. From 1965 to 1970, outfits such as the machine-washable sleep suit were worn by babies, and this outfit was considered to be one of the most useful clothing items up to this time period.
For the small boy during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a tweed coat with long trousers-similar to the 1950s boys outfits-is worn with a stiffened woolen hat. Girls during this time dressed much like the women of the time, in high-waist dresses and matching ribbed tights.
Sometimes young boys during the latter portion of the 1960s also dressed like little men. For example, they dressed in a drip-dry shirt, bow tie, and waistcoat or a tweed coat and long trousers (for winter).
In the 1970s, girls wore a variety of different kind of outfits similar to what women wore, such as Indian print shirts. They also wore print silky outfits of a matching shirt and flared pants.
The 1980s is the start of another evolution in children’s fashion. Girls during this decade wore outfits such as the unisex polycotton brushed leisure suit. Small boys during this decade wore outfits such as a suit with a bright blue top that has red sleeves with logo on chest, along with pants to match.
Other children’s outfits worn during this time include girls’ dresses in blue and white, with vest-shaped top and gathered short skirt. This was often worn with accessories such as heart-shaped sunglasses, canvas sandals, and hair tied up with bright stretchy bands.
1990s school and summer fashions were made for children to be able to move and play in. A signature boys’ outfit of this time is the blue jeans overall outfit, and the girls’ signature outfit is the jean dress with a white trim and pink shirt underneath.
Clothes from the 1990s for children share a similar vein as to the ones in the present day. The most important aspect of making clothing for children today is to make sure the outfits are safe to wear and that they fit well.