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La Evolución de la Moda: Del Pasado al Presente

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From the opulence of the Renaissance to today’s diverse trends, style reflects societal changes. The embroidered details of Renaissance fashion, the structured suits of the Victorian era, and the liberating flapper dresses of the Roaring Twenties highlight major evolutions. Contrasting styles emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting the cultural movements of the time. Modern fashion, while revisiting past trends, emphasizes sustainability and inclusivity, showing their importance beyond mere clothing.

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bordados / boɾˈðaðos /noun

embroidery

La ropa a menudo mostraba bordados detallados.

The clothing often displayed detailed embroidery.

la costurael hilola agujael encaje

chalecos / tʃaˈlekos /noun

vest

La vestimenta era formal, compuesta por chalecos y sombreros de copa.

The attire was formal, consisting of vests and top hats.

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diademas / djaˈðemas /noun

a decorative headband worn in the hair

Las diademas engalanadas también eran populares.

Adorned headbands were also popular.

cintillotiarabanda para el cabello

moño / ˈmoɲo /noun

a necktie in the form of a bow

Los hombres lucían corbatas de moño.

The men wore bow ties.

corbata de lazopajarita

pantalones / pan ta ˈlo nes /noun

trousers or pants

El movimiento hippie, caracterizado por los pantalones acampanados.

The hippie movement, characterized by flared trousers.

vaqueros

sombreros de copa / somˈbɾeɾos de ˈkopa /noun

top hats

La vestimenta de los hombres era formal, compuesta por sombreros de copa.

The men's clothing was formal, consisting of top hats.

la chisterael sombreroel frac

coronas / koˈɾo.nas /noun

wreath or garland worn on the head

Surgió el movimiento hippie, caracterizado por las coronas de flores.

The hippie movement emerged, characterized by flower crowns.

guirnaldadiademaflores

medida / meˈðiða /noun

tailored to fit a specific person

La vestimenta era formal, compuesta por trajes a medida.

The attire was formal, composed of custom-made suits.

sastre

rayas / ˈra.ʝas /noun

stripes

Los hombres a menudo lucían trajes a rayas.

Men often wore striped suits.

telas / ˈte.las /noun

Woven material used to make clothes or coverings

Telas ricas como la seda y el terciopelo eran favoritas.

Rich fabrics like silk and velvet were favorites.

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cuellos / ˈkweʝos /noun

a part of a shirt or dress that surrounds the neck

Los accesorios como los cuellos de volantes también eran populares.

Accessories like ruffled collars were also popular.

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