Historical Fashion Trivia Questions
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What ancient Roman garment evolved from the tebenna, a cloak worn by the Etruscans?
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toga
Fashionable 15th-century women wore tall cone-shaped hennins on which part of the body?
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head
In which city were King's Road and Carnaby Street famous for their impact on '60s fashion?
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london
In which country were colorful patches called p'u-fang used to indicate the rank of officials?
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china
Quotes from what book were commonly embroidered on Puritan underwear in the 17th century?
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bible
What type of boots, named after a 19th-century duke, can even 'beefy' men wear?
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wellington
In the 18th century, what garment, now commonly worn in the kitchen, was often considered elegant?
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apron
From which animal was the fur known as Roskyn derived in medieval fashion?
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squirrel
What term, named for 17th-century painter Anthony Vandyke, refers to a specific type of color, a collar, and a pointed facial hair style?
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beard
What type of fossil fuel was used to create 19th century black mourning jewelry, known for its glassy appearance?
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coal
In the late 1800s, what hot beverage were gowns named after and worn at afternoon gatherings?
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tea
What color became popular for jewelry among older ladies during Queen Victoria's widowhood?
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black
In the 1400s, a hennin, which was cone-shaped and could be up to 4 feet high, was typically worn on what part of the body?
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head
Who is the person credited with popularizing blue jeans in the 19th century?
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levi strauss
Men's hats in 18th century Europe typically had how many corners?
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3
What color were the patches that European women wore on their faces in the 1600s?
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black
In medieval fashion, what item was a baldric typically used as?
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belt
What color was associated with the imperial couple and the upper class in the Roman Empire?
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purple
In the 1930s and '40s, what boned and rigid garment for women was replaced by the girdle?
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corset
What color coat did Barbara Bush wear to her husband's 1989 inauguration, which later became her signature color?
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blue
What was the name of the frame commonly used in the 1870s and 1890s to support and hitch up bulky walking skirts?
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bustle
What timepiece was the tightly corseted look typified by Lillian Russell compared to?
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hourglass
In 16th century fashion, ruffs often fully encircled which part of the body, even though some were designed to be open in the front?
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neck
In the 1600s, men wore the 'falling band' collar often edged with what fancy material?
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lace
Which country replaced Italy as Europe's fashion center after the discovery of America and its riches?
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spain
Which 19th century first lady was known for setting fashion trends with her Turkish-style turbans?
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dolley madison
Which 19th-century fashion icon popularized the starched neckcloth that evolved into the modern collar and tie?
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beau brummell
What term, derived from a type of pasta, was used to describe the dandies of the 1770s who wore excessively ornate clothing?
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macaroni
In the 15th century, what was the small coat worn under a larger one, which later came to refer to a woman's underskirt?
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petticoat
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