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1. When was the miniskirt invented?
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In the 1950s.In the late 18th century.In the 1970s.In the 1960s.Correct!Wrong!The 1960s!
British designer Mary Quant and Parisian André Courrèges have both been credited with creating it.
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2. What did men wear to exercise in Ancient Greece?
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A togaNothingGreek armorA stolaCorrect!Wrong!They exercised naked!
Exercising and sports were done in the nude. In fact, the word gymnasium derives from the Greek word for nudity, gymnos.
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3. When was the first time women wore pants in public?
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During the Renaissance.After WWII.In the 1920s.In the mid-1800s.She was an advocate for women's rights and often fought for a dress reform. Her pants were inspired by Turkish trousers.
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4. Where does the word "jeans" come from?
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U.S.A.ItalyFranceEnglandThey were known to wear clothes made from the denim material.
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5. When was the first issue of Vogue published?
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6. The bikini is named after...
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A Hollywood actress.A type of fabric.A Hawaiian word.An atoll.Correct!Wrong!The bikini made its first appearance four days after the United States started atomic testing at Bikini Atoll.
French designer Louis Reard was the desginer behind it.
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7. Which countries rejected the bikini right after its debut?
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Italy, Spain and the United States.Greece, Spain, and Italy.Spain, France, and Russia.Portugal, Spain, and the United States. -
8. What size did Marilyn Monroe wear in the '60s?
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Size 2Size 8Size 12Size 14Sizing changes are attributed to a phenomenon called vanity sizing.
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9. Who is credited with creating the pencil skirt?
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10. What did it mean if a young woman wore light blue during the Renaissance?
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That she was a married woman.That she was single and ready to mingle.That she was a widow.That she was an artist. -
11. What color did prostitutes have to wear in Italy during the Renaissance?
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12. How long did widows have to wear mourning clothes during the Victorian era?
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The same amount of time they were married.One year.Until they remarried.Two years.Via Hulton Archive / Getty Images
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13. What is considered vintage clothing?
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Something made between 20 and 100 years ago.Anything that looks retro.Something made before you were born.Something made at least a decade ago. -
14. How much did a pair of Levi's jeans cost in the late 1800s?
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15. Who started the white wedding dress trend?
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Queen VictoriaMarie AntoinetteQueen Elizabeth IICatherine the GreatCorrect!Wrong!It was considered boring back then, but Queen Victoria wore white with an orange-blossom wreath on her head.
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16. What is Ralph Lauren's real name?
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17. Which sneaker company has been around the longest?
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KedsConverseVansAdidas
