Fashion inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Our last fashion quiz was inspired by nature’s wonders. This time, we were inspired by history — specifically different decades of the twentieth century.
As you may have already seen, our Style Challenge columnist, Ashley, found inspiration in the fashions of the past to complete her decade-inspired challenge a few weeks ago. This got me thinking, which decade best represents my style? For those of you asking yourself the same question, we’ve designed a quiz to help you find out.
Just take this fun quiz below to find out which 20th century decade you are. Once you get your answer, find your letter and corresponding result below for a sample outfit based on your personality type.
Quiz: Which Decade Best Represents Your Style?
Quiz Results – No peeking!
Below are the results of the quiz. Don’t look if you haven’t taken it yet! I’ve created one outfit for each result to help give you some ideas for what to wear. Enjoy!
Mostly A’s: 1920s
Product Information: Jacket, Dress, Shoes, Ring, Necklace
The fashions of the 1920s were all about breaking traditional style rules — hemlines got shorter, and hair was chopped off, but the women of the ’20s still captured grace and femininity with their clothes. For an outfit inspired by the 1920s, I chose this polka-dot, drop-waist dress. To jazz it up, add on a pretty necklace and a funky, geometric ring. Finish the look with a cropped swing jacket and some studded ballet flats.
Mostly B’s: 1950s
Product Information: Dress, Earrings, Necklace, Lipstick, Bag, Shoes
Many of the fashions from the 1950s revolved around clean lines and simplicity. For a modern day outfit inspired by this decade, I chose this A-line dress, and paired it with some simple black flats. Next, I added some vintage-inspired touches like these post earrings and bright red lipstick. Lastly, bring the look to the 21st century with a statement necklace and a studded cross-body bag.
Mostly C’s: 1970s
Product Information: Necklace, Top, Ring, Pants, Hat, Shoes
As we all know, the 1970s were the age of boho chic, disco queens, and glam rock — but that doesn’t mean everyone walked around in psychedelic prints every day. (Okay, some people probably did.)
For a modern look inspired by this decade, tuck a white button-up shirt into a pair of subtly printed palazzo pants. Next, add on some accessories that pick up the colors of the pants, like this mustard statement necklace and ring, and a blue striped straw hat. Lastly, what 1970s look would be complete without a pair of platform sandals? I especially love these ones in a two-toned beige and burnt orange palette.
Mostly D’s: 1980s
Product Information: Jacket, Top, Sunnies, Bracelet, Watch, Shoes, Shorts
When we think of the 1980s today, we often picture the image of Jane Fonda in her brightly colored workout gear. However, the ’80s also represent a time of fashion experimentation, from the popularity of the punk look to the bold neon colors that were worn by pop stars like Madonna and Debbie Gibson.
For this look, I started things off with this geometric print top. To pick up on the ’80s rock look, I added a black leather jacket and studded shorts. I finished the look with some quintessential ’80s accessories like black high-top Converse sneakers, rhinestone sunglasses, and, of course, a pop of neon with an orange bracelet and pink watch.
What do you think?
What was your result? Do you think it matches your personal style? Which outfit is your favorite? Do you ever take fashion inspiration from the past? What other things inspire your style? Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!
I’m definitely 1950! Love my result :)) And I also adore the outfit you put together! I’ll be trying to pull it off 🙂
love the 70s even tho I do not wear 70s clothing often
1980’s yeahhh I sort of knew it but just to confirm lol. Really fun quiz!
I’m 80’s, definitely closest to my style!
I got the 1970s! I think that’s really fitting because I sometimes get into the whole boho chic look. Plus, one of my favorite stylists, Rachel Zoe, love the whole hippie, boho look!
I really want to channel my inner hippie and wear paisley, rock a fur vest (as well as some super-flared jeans), and strut around in some really tall platforms!
1950s 😀 It’s so fitting!
I don’t need to take the quiz. Definitely 1980’s.
I got 1920’s and I can see why, I like feeling glam and edgy I just wished they picked a prettier dress 🙂
This is so perfect! I’m a Decades presentation for my history class and I am presenting on 1950s fashion! But I would say I’m a mix between 50s and 70s, and I got 1970s! 🙂 Love it!
1950’s… though I did know that already due to my obsession with Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. and just a general look that makes me feel a little bit “Disney Princess”-y haha 🙂 maybe they should do a post on that. How to do “Disney Princess” meets “Girl Next Door” style 😀
I got 1950s! I would say I am about an equal mix of 50s and 70s (classic meets bohemian) with a bit of 20s thrown in. I do love the 80s, but besides my beloved high top Converse I’m not really into the 80s look.
Smh, I always get 80’s! I feel as if I was born a decade late! But that’s why I’m doing another 80’s Inspired blog post for my blog. The first was a huge success! 80’s baby, woo!
I took the quiz and got 50s the first time and 20s the second time, which is perfectly accurate! However, incorporating those outfits might be a little difficult…
Glad you guys liked the quiz!
Zainab – I haven’t shopped there, but from what I gather it’s like eBay for Chinese wholesale clothing, meaning the results really depend on the individual seller and their reputation – so there could be a risk. After thinking about it, since I can’t 100% recommend that site, I decided to swap the jacket for a similar one from a site I have used before. It’s updated now.
I second what #17 (Charlotte) said about Disney meets Girl Next Door style
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I got 1950s, and I agree that it goes along with the fun and fancy free Disney lifestyle I oh-so-love
Of course it would be fifties…and I did not peek. That was fun.
1980s, yay!
Kinda wish there were more decades to get as your answer…I’m a thirties-forties gal myself!
1980’s!
Couldn’t agree more. And it’s definitely my favorite outfit! 🙂
I took it a couple times and I got ’50s and ’80s. I think that fits because I like to mix feminine and classic pieces with edgier accessories. If the quiz had included the ’40s, I think I would have gotten that because I like the military-inspired look, especially paired with feminine pieces.
I got the 1920s. I have always felt an affinity towards fashion from that era, but now I’m inspired to start to incorporate 20’s style into my wardrobe.
However, weirdly enough, I already own that geometric tank from the 80’s outfit!
Definitely 1970’s! Loved my results because that’s so me!!! Great Quiz! 🙂
I got 1950s, which I really do love-so crisp and feminine. I have a sort of boyish body type though and sometimes the 50s sillouhettes seem better suited towards curvier girls. My favorite decade is really the 60s (the mod part of it at least). Interesting post though!
Yay! I got the 70’s! So true! All I can say is the quiz was real accurate! 😀
i just <3 it !!
I love the 50’s but I got the 80’s!
Definitely got the expected result – 1950s for me, Love this page!
I got the 50’s, which I absolutely LOVE, and have been trying to incorporate into my wardrobe for a couple of years now. I have been obsessed with the 20’s since I was like, 12 and saw Chicago, but I so do not have the figure for it. 50’s dresses are fantastic for anyone with boobs, whereas to really go for 20’s, the style was boyish figures. There’s actually this store I found a couple of years ago in Seattle, right down the street from Pike Market called Diva Dollz, which has a lot of fantastic reproductions of older styles, mostly from the 40’s and 50’s. I have a dress from them that I LOVE, and my sister has a few. The just opened a new location in New Orleans, which is sad, because I live in Baltimore and both of those are SO FAR AWAY. But they can tailor their dresses, make them just for you, in whatever pattern and print, and they have all kinds of fantastic accessories. (I’m gushing because I love them so much, not because I work there 😛 I wish I did.)
I love dramatic fashions and glamorous sequin dresses with ostrich feathers trimmings!
I couldn’t answer question 2 bc i don’t look at any of those sites…
I like to think I’m more 60s than 50s but overall this quiz was awesome and I enjoyed it!
I got 1920’s and yes, I think it obviously represents me… So I guess it’s pretty accurate. What they got for the 20’s outfit also looks best of all for me. Nice article.
1950s! I knew it going in, but this confirms it for me! I really need to get some more dresses though, the ones I have I seem to wear so often, the one in the picture is so cute!
I got the 1970’s and I love it! The outfit is so me!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxo Demmy
1950s, which is pretty accurate!
Perfectly accurate. I am a 1920s girl, and while I do not wear drop waisted dresses, the outfit is adorable. That jacket is amazing.
I’m 70’s! Yay! My look is a little more structured than the one you pictured, but yours is cute! I love the boho feel!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE vintage fashion! I got super excited to see the title of this post and really like all the selections. 20s-60s fashion would represent me the best!