Look of the decade

No single look has been typical of the present decade - individual style has been the keynote

No single look has been typical of the present decade - individual style has been the keynote. There has been a move away from the high-powered, glamour fashions of the 1980s, which were influenced by the high achievement ethos of the era. Loose clothing, and more casual comfortable styles, have been popular. Men's clothes, too, have moved away from the professional look of the 1980s, and soft, natural fabrics such as silk and linen are popular. Shirts and T-shirts are often worn loose, outside trousers.