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For very special occasions such as attending a ball or theatrical performance, a short cocktail dress wasn’t enough. Long, floor-length ballgowns or long, tube gowns were worn to these fancy events. Rich fabrics of silk, satin, taffeta, lace, organdy, net, velvet, chiffon and net could be gathered. The mermaid gown took roots in the 1950's as did the Grecian gown with an empire waistband. 

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For very special occasions such as attending a ball or theatrical performance, a short cocktail dress wasn’t enough. Long, floor-length ballgowns or long, tube gowns were worn to these fancy events. Rich fabrics of silk, satin, taffeta, lace, organdy, net, velvet, chiffon and net could be gathered. The mermaid gown took roots in the 1950's as did the Grecian gown with an empire waistband. 

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To contrast with colorful, textured sport coats, men’s casual pants/trousers/slacks came in just as many if not more varieties. The general rule was to wear a textured sport coat with smooth pants or textured pants with smooth sport coat. 

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To contrast with colorful, textured sport coats, men’s casual pants/trousers/slacks came in just as many if not more varieties. The general rule was to wear a textured sport coat with smooth pants or textured pants with smooth sport coat. 

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By 1957, subtle patterns were out and big patterns were in. Large plaids, big checks, deeper textures. contrasting leather elbow patches, buttons, and collars were also added.  Inside the jacket was not ignored. Sport coat linings were often big plaids and bright colors. Something flashy was part of every sport coat design.

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By 1957, subtle patterns were out and big patterns were in. Large plaids, big checks, deeper textures. contrasting leather elbow patches, buttons, and collars were also added.  Inside the jacket was not ignored. Sport coat linings were often big plaids and bright colors. Something flashy was part of every sport coat design.

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Even though men no longer wore formal business suits outside of the office, they still wore suit coats that mimicked the design. Solid colors were hardly ever just solid. They usually had subtle patterns of stripes, plaid or check. Others had rough textures of nubby tweed, blanket cloth or corduroy. 

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Even though men no longer wore formal business suits outside of the office, they still wore suit coats that mimicked the design. Solid colors were hardly ever just solid. They usually had subtle patterns of stripes, plaid or check. Others had rough textures of nubby tweed, blanket cloth or corduroy. 

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During the ‘50s, leisurewear for men became very popular. Instead of wearing three piece suits all day long, men would dress for business in the morning and quickly change once they returned home into more comfortable clothing. 

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During the ‘50s, leisurewear for men became very popular. Instead of wearing three piece suits all day long, men would dress for business in the morning and quickly change once they returned home into more comfortable clothing. 

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Some of the clothing trends for the 1950's include...
Tea length swing dresses with petticoats for fullness.
Slim sheath dresses and tailored suits.
Pencil or circle skirts, poodle skirts for teens.
Capri pants, high waisted jeans.
Peter pan collar blouses.
Twin set cardigan sweaters.
Swing coats in winter.
Kitten heels, saddle shoes, stiletto heels.

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Some of the clothing trends for the 1950's include...
Tea length swing dresses with petticoats for fullness.
Slim sheath dresses and tailored suits.
Pencil or circle skirts, poodle skirts for teens.
Capri pants, high waisted jeans.
Peter pan collar blouses.
Twin set cardigan sweaters.
Swing coats in winter.
Kitten heels, saddle shoes, stiletto heels.

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The 1950s were a time when fashion exploded into new directions, new colors, and new silhouettes. 

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The 1950s were a time when fashion exploded into new directions, new colors, and new silhouettes. 

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Here, we some some pretty interesting style differences between the clothing that young people choose today and what they chose in the 1950's. The checkered pants, the braided belt, and the uniquely styled shirt are never really seen today among young people. Comparatively, with a semi-formal outfit today, young people would be seen wearing plain khaki pants, a plainer belt, and maybe a polo shirt.