Fashion
is influenced by the world around it. There are social, economic, and political factors that
have changed the way fashion is used throughout history.
Clothing is impacted
by the social setting. Whether it is because certain attire is mandated for certain activities
or because it is more comfortable to work in a certain way, the environment of fashion changes
it. This lends itself to adaptations in fashion. In the 1940s, women entered the workforce and
began jobs in manufacturing in much larger numbers than before. Because of this, it became more
commonplace for women to wear bandannas, have their hair up, or wear pants and jumpsuits. These
items slowly worked their way into the general fashion world and became commonplace.
Politically, certain factors will impact the fashion world. For some regions, like the
Middle East, politics and religion directly dictate what is to be worn and not worn. However,
prominent political figures have also impacted clothingsuch as when American...
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