By Marlen Komar
Bustle
June 23, 2016
With each era comes a unique aesthetic, and for that reason I think it's important to shout-out the forgotten 20th century trends so often overlooked. Whether they were too subversive in nature, lasted only for a blink, or had a small cult-following, a couple of looks have the tendency to slip through the cracks.
Whatever was popular in the "mainstream" at any given time is usually what seeps into our memories most often, no matter how many decades back we look. When we think '20s, we usually get a Gatsby-like flashback, treated to images of flappers with feather headbands and sleek bobs. The '50s give us a parade of Betty Drapers and Doris Days, walking through the house in high heels and full skirts; their hair perfectly lacquered or pulled back into preppy ponytails. The '60s boast Twiggy-like mods with mini skirts and penny loafers, or conjure up images of hippies in bell bottoms and crochet tops.
No matter the decade, most people would likely bring forth the same answer when asked "what were the trends?" The '80s were all about hairspray and shoulder pads, while the '90s ushered in a decade of grunge and jadedness. But what about those smaller subcultures that dared break away from the mainstream? Let's explore those, shall we? Below are all the fashion fads of the 20th century you probably forgot about.