1950s Fashion Ideas

If you are looking for fashion ideas that are inspired from the 1950s, there are several popular looks to choose from.  Whether you want to achieve the look of a 1950s housewife or a rebel, these looks are easy to recreate.

Full Skirts

During the 1950s, poodle skirts were all the rage.  These skirts usually came down to the knees, and had layers of crinoline underneath them to create a full shape.  While poodle skirts came in different colors, pink was especially common.  You can recreate this look with or without the poodle on the skirt.  Look for full, knee-length skirts in pastel shades, and pair it with a fitted sweater or a fitted collared shirt and cardigan sweater.  If you are looking for shoes to wear with your skirt, try pairing a poodle skirt with saddle shoes and any other full skirt with small kitten heels.

Dresses

The dresses in the 1950s were feminine and flattering.  They had a cinched waist and a full, knee-length skirt.  These dresses often had collars and shoulders that were slightly wider to create the look of a smaller waist.  To recreate this look, choose a dress in a pastel shade, with a full skirt that comes down to the knees.  You can pair this dress with kitten heels, wrist length gloves and a strand of pearls to create the delicate, feminine look of the 1950s.

Men

For men, there were a few different looks that were common in the 1950s.  One was the working man who dressed in simple, single-breasted suits in shades of grey and charcoal.  This look could be completed with a fedora hat and black oxford shoes.  Another popular look in the 1950s was more rebellious and consisted of cuffed jeans with a black or white t-shirt.  This look is easy to recreate and can be completed with slicked back hair and a black leather jacket.