Looking back over old photos it's often our clothes that can be most indicative of the era that they were taken in.

From overbearing shoulder pads to heavy make up and excessive layering, Suffolk's seen its fair share of different trends over the years.

Stowmarket Mercury: The dancing continued down the catwalkThe dancing continued down the catwalk (Image: Archant)

Nowhere were these 'styles' from different eras more evident than on the models taking to the county's catwalks.

Stowmarket Mercury: Felixstowe Middle School fashion show in July 1968Felixstowe Middle School fashion show in July 1968 (Image: Archant)

Our selection of pictures covers over 40 years of fashion from miniskirts in the 1960s in Felixstowe to plaid in Needham Market in the early 90s.

Stowmarket Mercury: Fashion Show in aid of Needham Market Youth Club, October 1993Fashion Show in aid of Needham Market Youth Club, October 1993 (Image: Archant)

There was even a peek into the world of sports fashion in the 1980s with the stereotypical big hair and legwarmers at the heart of the show.

Stowmarket Mercury: Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage of the Sports Fashion Show in 1982Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage of the Sports Fashion Show in 1982 (Image: Archant)

Suffolk fashion lovers weren't afraid to go avant-garde with their styles either with students embracing all kinds of materials including bin bags and tinfoil to create a signature style for the catwalk.

Stowmarket Mercury: Star club fashion show in Ipswich 1979Star club fashion show in Ipswich 1979 (Image: Archant)

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