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A sari
can be up to
27 ft Around the world, people wear
Traditional costume

(8 m) long. clothes that are unique to their
country. For traditional events,
Indian women wear saris, while
Japanese women wear long,
decorated kimonos with wide
A long cotton or silk sleeves. A kimono is tied
sari is wrapped at the back with an
around the waist.
obi, or sash.

Kimono

A padded
jacket, Hats were
called a designed to
doublet. match the rest
of the outfit. Weaving
The cotton, silk, wool, or linen
material used to make clothes
is woven on a loom. Different
colored threads can be used
to make patterns, such as
checks or stripes.

A New Look
skirt was full
and long, with Loom
a small waist.

A suit is often
worn with a
shirt and tie. Traditionally, the
bottom button of
a suit jacket should
be left undone.

Smart suit
The New Look
All around the world,
During World War II (1939–45), material businessmen and women wear a
for new clothes was in short supply. suit of a jacket and matching pants.
In reaction to this, fashion designer The suit was developed in Europe
Christian Dior introduced in Paris in during the 1800s and is a practical
1947 a “New Look” for women. uniform for work and other
The full skirts were shorter and formal occasions.
became fashionable
around the world.

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