1950's -P2 -Fashions/Styles/Trends of the Decades by Melissa Clark https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd Compile costume ideas for your decade. en-us 2018-02-28 18:13:52 UTC 2020-10-02 16:34:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://image.flaticon.com/icons/svg/26/26719.svg OTHER: mclark58 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571173 Typical '50s makeup includes the cat eye and bright lipstick.]]> 2018-02-28 18:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571173 IMAGES / PICTURES mclark58 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571176 *Right click on Picture
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he late '50s saw more straight hair and ponytails., ]]> 2018-02-28 18:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571178 CLOTHING STYLES/TRENDS mclark58 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571179
  • Bright colors/patterns - Go bold! The '50s were a color explosion.
  • Full skirts or narrow skirts - There really was no in between. Skirts went mid-calf, and were either super fitted or super full!
  • Halter dresses - Necklines got lower, and halter dresses became quite popular. You can find a lot of these around today!
  • Short shorts - High-waisted, of course. No muffin top!
  • Peplum tops - These shirts followed with the trends, highlighting a narrow waist.
  • Stilletos - The magic of high heels was born! If you don't have any low heels of the 1920s, '30s, or '40s, I'd go with a '50's era costume.
  • Oxfords - Always a more casual option, the oxford was quite popular in the footwear world.

    • ]]>     2018-02-28 18:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571179     SHARE YOUR RESEARCH FINDINGS WITH YOUR GROUP! mclark58 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571180 CLICK ON THE PINK PLUS SIGN ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER and ADD YOUR FINDINGS ON THIS BOARD.]]> 2018-02-28 18:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236571180 The waistline was a major issue in the 1950s. Some women really like the snug fit of the Dior dresses while others liked the dresses with no waistline, often referred to as “sack dresses.” https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236888499 2018-03-01 13:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236888499 1953 ushered in a mood of sleek, slender elegance — at once young and sophisticated. Hemlines, waistlines and hairlines all grew shorter in 1953. Buzzwords at the time were “shape” and “sheen.” https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236888793 2018-03-01 13:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236888793 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236889226 This decade is much fun to replicate, and gives you so many options by way of costume. You could go the poodle skirt route, or full-on pinup glamour. You could also pull out your best housewife, or go in the complete opposite direction with retro futuristic space-age stuff.


    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236889226     Fashion designers sold full skirts and stiff petticoats, or a super-slim skirt and sweater with bows.Tight-fitting pedal pushers or capri pants were popular leisure wear and jeans (which in the 1950s were called dungarees) were becoming acceptable after people saw a photo of Marilyn Monroe wearing a pair.Young men wore a shirt, tie and sharply pressed slacks. If you were the rebellious type, however, you wore dark clothes all the time, refused to iron anything and were just generally looking rough on purpose. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236889845 2018-03-01 13:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236889845 Many teen girls preferred full skirts, some with 4-inch hems. These skirts were often made of wool felt fabric in bright colors, including the world famous poodle skirt.The 1950s circle skirts were worn with tucked-in, tight fitting blouses. It was usually tied together with a wide belt, flat-heeled shoes and bobby socks or anklets. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236890220 2018-03-01 13:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236890220 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236890602  “swing dresses”

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236890602     https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891306 The waistline was a major issue in the 1950s. Some women really like the snug fit of the Dior dresses while others liked the dresses with no waistline, often referred to as “sack dresses.”]]> 2018-03-01 13:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891306 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891695  luxurious fabrics like satin and silk were preferred.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891695     https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891923 2018-03-01 13:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236891923 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892201 some dressmakers tailored dresses with long sleeves. Also, gloves were coming back into fashion, with white being the glamorous choice. From the mid-50s on, dresses had bouffant petticoats underneath. The teenaged girl in the 1950s wore white ankle socks with dark colored closed-toe shoes.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892201     https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892480 What were the most popular colors in fashion in 1959?

    • Taupe and olive green
    • Bold contrast in large areas (black/white)
    • Brown
    • White
    • Victorian patterns

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892480     After 1953, Italy, with its body-conscious suits, began to compete with traditional English tailoring. On the whole, men's fashions were conservative: nylon shirts were snow white and ties narrow. The Hawaiian shirt was a popular leisure garment. The English Teddy Boys, a teenage fringe group, wore frock coat-like jackets and extremely narrow pants; their hair was styled back over their foreheads in a wave with lotion. The toughs, on the other hand, were known by their black leather outfits. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892584 2018-03-01 13:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892584 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892723 While fox, lynx and black-dyed mink were hot items, Chinchilla established itself as the preferred luxury fur in 1958.

    A popular campus outfit might consist of a long, bulky sweater over top of a skinny skirt or pants. Synthetic fabrics such as Orlon, Dacron and Acrilan were all being met with greater acceptance.

    The epoch of vibrant color still carried on strong. Popular colors included bright yellow, vibrant blue, violet (ranging from mauve to royal purple), emerald green, and reds (including magenta, pink and fuscia). The popular basic color was sandy beige.


    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892723     women wore long, white gloves when they wanted to look ultra-fashionable and glamorous. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892946 2018-03-01 13:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236892946 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893160 Because of the heavy Asian influence, fashion in 1955 is easily distinguished by its wide variety of unexpected colors. All shades of red were popular, as well as emerald green, deep yellows and sapphire blues. Once again, brown was the choice for basic colors.]]> 2018-03-01 13:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893160 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893351 Popular colors in 1954 include ivory, Celadon (a greenish color), blue and pink. People also loved paisley and plaid, but in exciting new color combinations. Brown was the most popular basic hue.]]> 2018-03-01 13:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893351 For the utilitarian, leather was the popular choice, using pretty much any type of animal that you could imagine. Deerskin, cowhide, and sheepskin were common leathers. If you don’t mind the gloves being a little bulkier, or if you need them to be a little warmer, you can get them lined with rabbit fur. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893487 2018-03-01 13:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893487 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893653 Large hoop earrings were a big deal in 1953.


    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893653     https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893916 2018-03-01 13:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236893916 For men, the leather glove was almost the only choice. There wasn’t much variety in the color of glove either: black and brown were pretty much your choices. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236894043 2018-03-01 13:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236894043 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236894357
    What kind of clothes did people wear in 1951? Here is a list of some common 1950s clothes:

    • Tailored tweed dresses
    • Fur trimmings (Persian lamb, ocelot and civet cat)
    • Short decollete dresses with cover-up jacket or bolero
    • Ankle-length dinner dresses
    • Overcoats made of shaggy material
    • Wide brimmed, shallow crowned hats
    • Small daytime hats adorned with jewels
    • Brooches
    • Inch-high Cuban heels
    What were the most popular colors in fashion in 1951?

    • Charcoal gray & gunmetal
    • Several types of greens (from emerald to dark fir)
    • Blues (in the turquoise to peacock range)
    • Royal blue & black combo
    • Purple & lavender
    • Orchid pink

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236894357     https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895036 2018-03-01 13:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895036 Dress and Suit https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895189

    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895189     molded sole constructions that brought the shoe bottoms over the foot. In women’s shoes styles, silhouettes, leathers and heel heights played important roles, and also the relatively new phenomenon of having a “shoe for every occasion” were an integral part of increased consumption. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895235 2018-03-01 13:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895235 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895580 2018-03-01 13:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236895580 The 1950s saw the astonishing rise in popularity of the stiletto heel. Designers competed with one another to see who could make the skinniest heel. Women loved how the shoes made them taller, but they weren’t very comfortable. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236896242 2018-03-01 13:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236896242 For the schoolgirl, most often she wore penny loafers, vamps with notches and kilts, saddle shoes or ballet shoes. Women, young and old alike, also enjoyed a wide variety of sandals and slippers. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897051 2018-03-01 13:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897051 The blouse was fashionable during the 1950s, worn with skirts or pants. Many blouses were sleeveless or had very short sleeves. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897566 2018-03-01 13:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897566 https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897740  
    Young women in the 50s had almost no desire for the long, flowing hair. Hairstyles were short, soft and neat and almost always curled. A huge amount of effort was used in styling their hair. One of the most famous hairstyles were the petal coif and the pixie hairstyle.


    ]]>     2018-03-01 13:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897740     By the late 1950s, the long, slim look had returned. Long skirts or dresses were popular, often worn with short jackets. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897762 2018-03-01 13:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236897762 The full, billowy skirt and natural waistline was quite popular for a number of dresses during the 1950s. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898057 2018-03-01 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898057 Fashion designers sold full skirts and stiff petticoats, or a super-slim skirt and sweater with bows.Tight-fitting pedal pushers or capri pants were popular leisure wear and jeans (which in the 1950s were called dungarees) were becoming acceptable after people saw a photo of Marilyn Monroe wearing a pair. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898232 2018-03-01 13:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898232 Unpadded, rounded shoulders, shapely bust lines, closely-defined waistlines, and fully, billowy skirts define the new, more feminine wardrobe. Blouses, jeans, and long, narrow skirts were also quite popular.The dirndl dress, either sleeveless or with small puff sleeves and having a billowy skirt, became an extremely popular style. This type of casual attire was the hallmark of 1950s fashions. https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898547 2018-03-01 13:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mclark58/41c4astsskgd/wish/236898547