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Quiz about History of Fashion Did We Really Wear That

History of Fashion - Did We Really Wear That? Quiz

A stroll through the history of fashion. I will give you an item that was in daily use in its day, sometimes from as recently as the 1960s sometimes from as long ago as the 17th century. Will you recognise them?

A multiple-choice quiz by cione. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cione

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,016

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2496

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Question 1 of 10

1. From the 17th century - what was a farthingale? Hint

A cape worn around the shoulders of both sexes for warmth

A large wired lace collar

A wide hoop worn under ladies' gowns

A type of bag used for travelling

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Question 2 of 10

2. From the 17th century - how would you recognise a Roundhead? Hint

Dress was sombre, modest and dark

All of these

Hair was cut close fairly to the head

Ribbons, bows and bright colours were absent

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was a bustle? Hint

The first padded uplifting bra

Lace headgear

Lace inserted in the bosom of a gown for modesty

Padding worn on a woman's bottom

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was a bustiere? Hint

A shawl to cover the back of the neck and cross under the bust

An early all-in-one undergarment

An early bra

Lace to cover the bosom

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Question 5 of 10

5. 20th century: what was a snood? Hint

A small purse for carrying smelling salts and a handerchief

A decorative hairnet

White kid gloves

A lace veil for the back of the head

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Question 6 of 10

6. Into the 1950s and 1960s - what was a 'pill box'? Hint

A small handbag

A beret

An enamelled container for medication

A small hat, worn at the back of the head

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1960s what were often yellow polka dotted? Hint

Hair ribbons

Bra tops worn with jeans

Bikinis

Mini skirts

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1960s and 70s what were platforms? Hint

The bare feet of the "hippies"

Very high thin heels

Shoes with very thick soles

Highly decorated sneakers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was a famous designer for young women in the 1960s, specialising in short and highly coloured dresses? Hint

Mary Quant

Jackie Kennedy

Coco Chanel

Twiggie

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were hot pants? Hint

G-strings

Suspenders

Embroidered bell bottomed jeans

Very short shorts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the 17th century - what was a farthingale?

Answer: A wide hoop worn under ladies' gowns

The farthingale did not give an attractive look ... a wide framed petticoat worn under gowns. One description has them as 'low in the front, high in the back and wide enough on the sides that I may rest my arms'. King James tried to ban them from court because they took up too much room!

2. From the 17th century - how would you recognise a Roundhead?

Answer: All of these

When Oliver Cromwell and his forces overthrew and beheaded the king, it was dangerous to be seen dress in the style of the Cavaliers. Commentaries of the time said that all the laughter was removed from daily life in England. Everything was sombre, modest, even frugal in attempt to counteract what was seen as the excesses of the court and to stress the essential simplicity of Christian life.

3. What was a bustle?

Answer: Padding worn on a woman's bottom

In Edwardian times the bustle was padding that was tied around the waist and would draw attention to large bows, etc on the bottom. The front of these gowns was very flat, it was a fashionable silhouette that was meant to create the illusion of a very narrow waist.

4. What was a bustiere?

Answer: An early all-in-one undergarment

Rather similar to a corset, the bustiere was meant to make a woman's waistline look slim. Bustieres are still available in some lingerie shops and are considered in some circles to be *very* sexy.

5. 20th century: what was a snood?

Answer: A decorative hairnet

A snood was a very fashionable look in the late 1930s and 1940s. Hair was often cut in a long 'pageboy' style and caught up behind in decorative, sometimes beaded or laced nets to keep it in place.

6. Into the 1950s and 1960s - what was a 'pill box'?

Answer: A small hat, worn at the back of the head

Made famous by Jacqueline Kennedy, the 'pill box' was a brimless hat that she wore regularly. She had them match every outfit, and glamourous women worldwide followed her example.

7. In the 1960s what were often yellow polka dotted?

Answer: Bikinis

A very famous song introduced the bikini to the world. Some of the words were: "It was an itzy bitzy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini that she wore for the first time today". The new bikini was considered to be *very* daring. They have got a lot more daring since then. :)

8. In the 1960s and 70s what were platforms?

Answer: Shoes with very thick soles

Platform shoes were slated by experts everywhere as very bad for the feet, they were inflexible and therefore hard to walk in, and it was easy tor fall and twist one's ankles in them, but they were worn for a number of years. They were also often quite colourful.

9. Who was a famous designer for young women in the 1960s, specialising in short and highly coloured dresses?

Answer: Mary Quant

Mary Quant had ranges that included psychedelic mini dresses, big earrings, and lots of bangles made from plastic. They were very high fashion in its day, and had a sort of 'don't be too serious' look that went down well with the young generation.

10. What were hot pants?

Answer: Very short shorts

They were often worn with boots or platform shoes, and with suspenders showing. Hot pants could be also very brightly coloured and were so short that the bottom was not fully covered.

Source: Author cione

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