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By: Maddie Neil, Margot Dempsey, and Caroline McGavock
Fashion of the 1950's
The 50s was a decade of fun, excitement and individuality! It was also the decade that started rock n' roll, and influenced many types of dance (Waltz, Charleston, Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, Mashed Potato, and many more.) Because of the dancing, poodle skirts and boyfriend jeans became much more popular. The advancement in television also spread fashion trends quicker. In the 50’s when women and men went to dances they wore special outfits. Women wore a short sleeve shirt, black cardigan, penny loafers, and a poodle skirt with their hair up in a pony with a tie around it. Men wore slicked back hair with penny loafers, a white shirt and rolled up jeans.
Time period after WW2... 1950- man-made fibers increse their share. 1951- Dresses without waistlines shown by Balenciaga. 1952- 4-inch stilettos 1953- Bermuda shorts for men and polysester. 1954- Christian Dior launched "H" look. 1955- Death of James Dean, rise of middle class. 1956- Peak of Elvis' influence. 1957- blue jeans 1958- "rock n' roll" and trapeze dresses 1959- shift to 60's fashion
DESIGNERS: Gabriel "Coco" Chanel -reintroduced after 15 years, more relaxed look Christian Dior -ultrafeminine silhouette Yves St. Laurent -Dior's successor Norman Norell -divided skirts -first culotte skirt
Poodle Skirts Penny Loafers Boyfriend Jeans Stretch Pants and Bowling Shirts All of these were for teenagers who liked to dance
-Style=Super Luxury -Figure Hugging Pants and blouses accepted for women -Dresses with full skirts and slim-fitting bodices -One-piece bathing suits.
Makeup: bright red lipstick, liquid eyeliner, penciled eyebrows, with peaches-and-cream complexion
