Fashion has played a big part in the Australian lifestyle. Australians have always loved getting dressed right for everything from special occasions to socializing around with friends down the street. Celebrities have a high level influence on the way Australians dress.
The length of clothing has changed a lot since the 1950s. Back then it was seen as being very rude if you showed too much skin on your body. Women wore long dresses which did not come above the knees and men wore jackets and cardigans as well as suits. Now women wear clothing as short as they want it and younger girls try to have the most up to date stylish clothing as possible. Men still wear suits out to special occasions but without the tie and the jacket