50s Fashion

50s Fashion 

The fun and flirty fifties: an era in which dressing gracefully youthful and feminine became fashionable, replacing the 40s dominated businesswoman look. The fashion was inspired by Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, who became leading women. Their fashion although playful always had a glamorous feels to it, with Christian Dior and Chanel stealing the fashion light.

Luck Be a Lady Tonight:

Although the wide skirt, also known as poodle skirt, was quite dramatic in the 50s with its large stature and length, it has been modernized into a shorter and subtler flirtatious feel. However, this modification still maintains the integrity of the original design. Whether you wear it to a formal event, or to the movies with friends, this look can suite any occasion. 

Suits were still a fashion favorite in the 50s but Coco Chanel made the look more elegant. By wearing more fitted and H-lined tailored suits with high-end material, a simple suit becomes an elegant look. 

Stylish From Top to Bottom:

The hairstyles that were sweeping the nation in the 50’s are the pixy cut, rockabilly, and mainly the waved bobs. Most of these hairstyles are coming back but in a much edger and dramatic way. The elegant waved bobs are often seen on the red carpet, but the pixy cut is a haircut that has been revived as many brave souls these days are chopping off their hair. 

Although purses are used to carry all the daily necessities, in the 50s their small size could hardly carry a wallet. They were worn mainly on the wrist or clutched in the hand. This type of bag would be perfect for a nice night out or even as a small accessory for the beach.