English: New Zealand Fashion Between the 1850s - 1920s

The fashion attire in New Zealand during the 1840s up to 1890s was extracted in Britain. During that time, domestic sewing machines and paper patterns became available and accessible, which makes home dressmaking easier and accessible, as a result, it gives people, especially, women to be fashionable. 

After women's participation in cycling increased, it encouraged a lighter and looser style that allowed freedom of movement. Tailored jackets, skirts, blouses became popular and trendy. 

A couple of years later, in the 1900s, more hand-made clothes were made. Oversized hats with ostrich feathers that flow gracefully were popular among women. 

In the first World War, necklines were cut lower, skirts became shorter. Women's fashion became simpler, low waisted dresses were worn at a mid-calf length or knee-length, which makes the footwear more visible. 

In my opinion, I think that fashion in the past has really evolved, looking back at it, people in today's generation have a more sophisticated and complex style. Fashion today is more open for everyone, for instance, males wear skirts during fashion week, there are a range of styles and genres, gothic style, casual, boho, haute couture, y2k, minimal, etc.