# Exaggerated Dance Attire The Betsey Johnson S/S Collection Offers Dance Costumes From Five Eras By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-14 | Updated 2015-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betsey-johnson-ss References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-ready-to-wear/betsey-johnson/slideshow/collection) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-ready-to-wear/betsey-johnson) The Betsey Johnson S/S '16 collection is a presentation of every era the brand has seen in its 50 years. Just as kitschy as other Betsey Johnson collections, this [spring line features fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) from the 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s. Though this collection touches on a variety of eras in fashion, the overall theme is dance. Squeezing five decades into 55 looks, the Betsey Johnson S/S '16 collection opens with [80s-esque corseted tutu dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beis-ercise) paired with neon net shirts. The 90s brought a grunge aesthetic with leather gloves, metallic mini skirts and fishnet stockings while the 60s-inspired part of this collection features a variety of mod looks. Lastly, the 50s offered looks inspired by Johnson's original dance costumes. A pleated mini skirt, gilded top hat and sequin tutu serve as sentimental and stylish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Dance Fashion:** The Betsey Johnson S/S '16 collection showcases fashion from five eras, providing an opportunity for designers to create modern dance attire with a retro twist. - **Nostalgic Fashion Revival:** The collection's incorporation of dance costumes from different decades highlights the potential for businesses to tap into consumers' nostalgia by bringing back iconic fashion trends. - **Multifunctional Dancewear:** The various dance-inspired looks in the collection inspire innovation in creating versatile dancewear that can transition seamlessly between different eras and dance styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can look to the Betsey Johnson S/S '16 collection for inspiration on creating dancewear that fuses elements from different eras while adding a contemporary twist. - **Costume Design:** The collection's range of dance costumes from five eras presents an opportunity for costume designers to create historically accurate outfits for dance performances, theater productions, and themed events. - **Vintage Fashion Retail:** With nostalgia being a prominent theme in the Betsey Johnson S/S '16 collection, vintage fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for retro dancewear and accessories by curating authentic pieces from different eras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Optimistic Fashion Brand Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-homecoming.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md)