1980′S Clothing
1980's clothing
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 UNLISTED KENNETH COLE Nothin But Net Black Womens 65  US $5.99
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 Vintage Peach Floral Skirt Suit SZ 6 GORGEOUS EUC US $10.99
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 UNLISTED KENNETH COLE Card Holder Bronze Womens 65 US $14.99
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 LOTTO Stadio KL Plus FG Black Soccer Shoes Mens 9 US $44.99
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 BLACK Sequin Sequined Belt Belted Dance Party Dress S US $27.85
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 DANSKO Noelle Brown Loafers Heels Shoes Womens 9 US $49.99
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 LOTTO Vertigo Sei HG R 3F Red Soccer Shoes Mens 9 US $44.99
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 LOTTO Lylia White Running Shoes Womens Size 6 US $44.99
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 LOTTO Mya White Running Aqua Shoes Womens Size 6 US $20.99
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 DANSKO Noelle Brown Loafers Heels Shoes Womens 7 US $49.99
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 LOTTO Stella White Tennis Shoes Womens Size 6 US $44.99
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 DANSKO Noelle Brown Loafers Heels Shoes Womens 105 US $44.99
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 vtg 80s RONNIE IRIT 6 Lng Blck Deep V Front Slit Gown US $29.99
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 HOOTERS Uniform NAME TAG White SLOUCH SOCKS Combo US $16.99
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 Hanna Andersson play day dress purple lime 80 US $20.00
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 NIKE AIR FORCE 1 MID 315123 001 MENS Sneakers Size 11 US $79.99
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 DOLCE GABBANA Stretchy Sleeveless Tee Lace Insets US $75.00
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 BNWT Vague Singlet top t shirt vintage 80s large rrp$69 US $45.22
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 NY METS vtg 80s Starter EMBROIDERED V Kint Sweater S US $22.99
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 40s insp 80s EWALDO velvet bow puff sleeve DRESS sv12 US $90.53
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 STUDDED Blue DENIM Italian CORSET Strapless Dress 10 US $35.31
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 Vintage Navy Blue Slouch Nautical Cotton Jumper Top M US $36.21
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 Vintage Brown White Wool Tartan Plaid Open Jacket L US $36.21
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 Ladies HARLEY DAVIDSON CAFE RACER motorcycle jacket S US $20.00
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 Sequin Trophy Top Tuxedo Vtg 80s Slouch Tunic Blazer US $19.50
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 RED Beaded Mini Dress Cocktail Sequin Wiggle Vtg 80s US $23.88
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 Avant Garde Cocktail Dress Origami Sleeve Pencil Skirt US $34.88
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 Classic Silk and Lace Vintage Chloe Dress 80s Small US $150.00
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 Vtg 80s AVANT 2Tone SHEER SLEEVE Tuxedo Jacket Blazer S US $49.99
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 Sexy Black White Rockabilly Sun Dress Full Skirt Vtg 12 US $27.88
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 WESTWARD BOUND™ Latex Tank Top Mans Royal Blue R761 M US $86.14
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 FAB Floral VLV Rockabilly Dress Full Skirt Vtg 80s US $24.88
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 BLACK Sequin Sequined Belt Belted Dance Party Dress M US $27.85
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 RED WAYFARER STYLE SUNGLASSES 80s RAVE INDIE EMO BOHO US $3.90
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 BLUE ZIPS ZIPPERS MINI SKIRT PUNK EMO GOTH CYBER 80s US $3.90
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 Vtg 80s Retro Mickey Mouse Black T Shirt Mens Size L US $9.99
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 LEGENDS IN CONCERT Las Vegas Show Vtg 80s T Shirt S M US $44.99
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 Vtg 80s Black Neon Mickey Mouse Las Vegas T Shirt L XL US $9.99
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 Vtg 80s 1987 AFC Champs Denver Broncos T Shirt Size L US $19.99
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 GALLAGHER Vtg Stand Up Comic Comedian White T Shirt XL US $9.99
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 GROMMET Punk Rock 80s Glam Goddess Top Shirt Tunic L US $21.85
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 LEOPARD POLKA DOT CROP TOP EMO RAVE NEW WAVE 80s GOTH US $4.68
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 REGINA KRAVITZ New York Black Jersey Knit V Dress 10 US $14.99
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 VTG 80s ALBERT NIPON Blue Hearts Valentines Dress 10 US $19.99
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 80s Vintage white thigh high boots pumps slouch 65 US $99.00
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 STAR T Shirt Vintage American Apparel 80s Volcom 50 50 US $1.09
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 VTG 80S LEATHER FLAT CUT OUT STUDDED BOOTS 85B US $59.97
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 AVENUE 18 20 BLACK WHITE POLKA DOT RAYON SKORT DRESS US $12.00
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 Vintage 1980s Le Coq Sportif TENNIS POLO SHIRT MEN XL US $39.99
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 VTG 70s CLEARWATER BEACH GARFIELD RETRO INDIE T Shirt M US $29.99
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 VTG 80s FILA ITALIA CREST VALOUR TENNIS POLO SHIRT XL US $59.99
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 Vtg 80s Black Beaded Scarf Hem Silk Cocktail Dress US $74.95
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 Vintage 80s Ladies Dark Brown Tapered LEATHER Jacket S US $99.00
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 DVF DIANE VON FURSTENBERG VTG 80s OFFICE BLOUSE 6 SMALL US $35.00
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 Vintage 70s 80s Plum Nylon Lace Slip Vassarette 36 US $44.95
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 RARE VINTAGE 80s CHILDRENS TODDLERS CLOTHES LOT 1980s US $14.98
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 Vintage GUESS Jeans 80s Acid Wash High Waist Skinny US $14.99
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 ELVIS COSTELLO brutal youth punch the clock T Shirt XXL US $14.99
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 Vtg 80s Gold BRAIDED Shoulders TAILS Tux JACKET S M L US $109.00
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 VINTAGE 80S SAKS Boyfriend SLOUCHY Black JACKET S M US $78.00
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 PATTY ONEIL Vintage 80s Cotton Peplum Dress 12 14 NWT US $59.99
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 Vtg 80s MONDI BAND Military CROP Jacket GOLD Trim S M US $78.00
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 NWT MacCluer Golf LS Sport Dress Shirt Mens 16 CCC US $29.98
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 NWT BETSEY JOHNSON 80s STYLE BANDAGE PUNK BODYCON DRESS US $89.99
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 SM VTG 80s Lace AVANT garde BUSTIER Party MINI Dress US $79.99
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 On Trand Retro Tiger 80sVTG Pring T shirt US $9.99
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 Vintage 70s 80s Red Hot Nylon Lace Slip 40 US $44.95
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 On TrandRetro Egle Flying 80sVTG Pring T shirt US $9.99
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 XS S VTG 80s b w DAISY Print L S BODY CON mini DRESS US $49.99
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 ROCKABILLY STRIPED BAG PURSE PUNK PINUP 80s FAUX FUR US $18.99
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 Vintage 80s Heavy Gold Chain Slinky Medallions Belt US $45.00
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 Vintage 80s Heavy Gold Biker Chain Hip Waist Belt NOS US $50.00
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 Vintage 70s 80s LIGHT DENIM Jumper Play Suit Pants P S US $88.00
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 VTG 80s XS GUNNE SAX Creme STRIPE Big BOW Miini DRESS US $59.99
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 NEW Suede Retro 80s Color Block Shoes dOrsay FALL sz 6 US $27.95
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 TRANSFORMERS optimus prime megatron dvd 80s T shirt XXL US $14.99
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 GI GI JOE rise of COBRA snake eyes retro T shirt S US $14.99
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 Vtg 80s Navy Military Blazer Boyfriend Tuxedo Jacket US $100.00
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 Vtg 80s Electro BOXY Knit Top w METALLIC NECKERCHIEF US $24.99
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 Vtg 80s AMAZING SASSON FauxFUR BUBBLE Sleeve Coat Must US $69.99
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 Vintage Goth Grunge 90s 80s Urban Maxi Black Dita Dress US $28.99
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 Vtg 70s 80s Blk VELVETY SlimFit TUXEDO Boyfriend Blazer US $34.99
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 Converse MT Star 3 Charcoal Silver Lo M5 W65 New US $39.99
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 VINTAGE 90s Secretary SHEER SLEEVE Fitted BLAZER Shirt US $22.63
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 Maui and Sons 1980s Vintage Style Black T shirt Size S US $15.95
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 Authentic DG DolceGabbana Sunglasses 3052 717 8G NEW US $79.00
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 Authentic DG DolceGabbana Shield Sunglasses 6019 NEW US $119.99
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 BLACK White Color Block 80s New Wave Cotton Cardigan S US $22.85
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 Hanna Andersson play day dress light dark purples 80 US $9.99
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 GROMMET Punk Rock 80s Glam Goddess Top Shirt Tunic M US $21.85
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 Vintage Gunne Sax Wedding Gown 13 Ivory Lace Dress US $59.99
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 VTG RED FULL SKIRT 50s 80s PINUP LUCY SUN SHIRT DRESS US $39.99
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 BLACK White Color Block 80s New Wave Cotton Cardigan M US $22.85
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 STUNNING 2 PIECE LINGERIE SET AS SEEN FROM USA Z277 S US $31.31
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 TRANSFORMERS decepticons autobots anime 80s T shirt L US $14.99
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 VTG TURQUOISE FULL 50s 80s PINUP LUCY SUN SHIRT DRESS US $39.99
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 Vtg 80s White Short Sleeve OHIO Sweatshirt Size L XL US $9.99
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The Historical Development of Corporate Clothing
Corporate clothing - the clothing worn by a great part of the population- seldom is written about, however the history of it does deserve some attention as it is inextricably bound up with social issues throughout time.
Diana de Marley, produced an interesting review of corporate wear and staff uniforms for the artisans and professionals during the twentieth century.
She stated that "after the First World War most professional workwear was in black, as so many people were in mourning, however during the 1920’s grey suits became more common. The battle was on between frock coats and top hats versus lounge suits and bowlers hats, as people selected their corporate clothing.
The short jacket gradually replaced the frock coat, and at the same time the lounge suit became more popular among the working class. They wanted to wear suits, even if they were shoddy. The short jacket and trousers were the modern version of the hip length jacket and knee breeches that they had been wearing since the seventeenth century. The lounge suit had none of the inconvenience of long frock coats, so the workers adopted it in great numbers to such an extent that black lounge suits were accepted as Socialist suits , worn by some into the 1950’s.
When Gordon Selfridge opened his London store in 1909, the male staff had to wear black suits and the women black dresses with high necks. After the War in the Twenties the girls were allowed white blouses, black cardigans and black skirts. The men still had black suits. This was typical of all corporate uniforms for large retailers of merchandise at the time.
A great many uniforms followed fashion. The girls working for Heinz wore long striped blue dresses with gigot sleeves, white aprons, and large white caps to cover their hair. During the Twenties uniforms in food factories changed to shorter skirts and lower waists, and in the Thirties the waists went up and the hems went down as part of the return to a more feminine look. It put companies to a lot of expense, but workers did not like to look dated when the cinema made them more conscious of changes in fashion.
A large part of the working population worked on the land during the early part of the twentieth century. Even by the late 1950’s one man in twenty still worked in agriculture, however by the 1980’s this had fallen to one in a hundred. The old labourers who had stuck to their traditional clothing wore heavy corduroy trousers, boots, and leather leggings called buskins in Suffolk and corduroy waistcoats with a cloth back. The old sleeved waistcoats in corduroy were so thick a jacket was not necessary for work wear.
The Great Western Railway prided itself upon its smartness and looks, which characterized just how many companies, expected their workers to represent the corporate image. The GWR rule book of 19333 stated: "when on duty be neat in appearance, and where supplied, wear uniform, number and badge."
In the mill towns " the first sound in the morning was the clumping of the mill girls clogs down the cobbled street " wrote Orwell in 1937.Clogs continued into the war, along with the tartan shawl , calf length skirt and dark stockings. In the cotton factory their now traditional pinafores continued as the principal form of protection for work wear."
With the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and the shift of labour towards the towns, the gradual development of occupational dress suited to the job in hand occurred.
In recent times, we now see more emphasis in corporate clothing and work wear related to the service sector, where the corporate image and brand awareness plays a more important role, and the perception of the business to it’s customers is ever more important, reinforcing the need for classic corporate wear.
About the Author
Steve Williams is an expert in corporate uniforms having worked in a successful tailoring company for over 40 years. More information can be found at http://www.classic-corporatewear.co.uk.
