From air travel to food, American culture has changed quite a bit over the last century. Arguably, fashion has transformed the most — and celebrities are often responsible for forging changes in popular style.
From Coco Chanel's flapper look in the 1920s and Diana Ross' disco style in the '60s to Britney Spears' quirky '90s clothing and the Kardashians' love of cutout details in the 2010s, contemporary celebrity fashion has changed dramatically from decade to decade.
Keep reading to see some of the most jaw-dropping ways that celebrity style has evolved from the 1920s to now.
Flapper style, which was especially popular among young stars, dominated the 1920s. Hollywood actress Gilda Gray, pictured here in 1924, was one of the most well-known flappers.
Flappers favored sleeveless dresses that fell above the knee, pearl jewelry, and bob haircuts. In 1924, Gray accessorized her blue, fur-trimmed dress with a long strand of pearls and strappy heels. At the time, her outfit was considered quite shocking.
By the '20s, bathing suits started to resemble what we wear today. Still, it was relatively scandalous when Clara Bow wore a one-piece that cinched at her waist in 1926.
Bow, who starred in silent and "talkie" films alike, followed the trends of the decade by wearing a swimsuit that was simultaneously conservative in length, yet somewhat outrageous in fit.
In general, fashion became more daring during the 1920s and called for shorter skirts and loose silhouettes. Many celebrities embraced this, including singer and dancer Josephine Baker in 1928.
Baker wore a printed shirt and scarf with a tweed midi skirt and oxford heels, which was a fairly standard look for the decade.
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