This retro decade’s fashion exploded for women in terms of fabrics. In 1950, following the end of World War II, rations on all items used to make clothing were lifted, so clothing was able to be produced more freely, which sparked a frenzy of newly produced items in a more broad style range.
Women preferred to look young and innocent into their 20s, with ribbons tied in their curled ponytails.
Swing skirts on dresses were most popular for the ‘50s housewife, which had a tight fitting waist with the skirt splayed out from that point. Another popular skirt style was the pencil skirt. The goal with this style was to create an hourglass shape, and girdles were often worn underneath these types of dresses. The pencil skirt was a straight, tight-fitting skirt for older women, as it was seen as too provocative for younger girls. Dresses often had bolero sleeves, and were in floral prints. Popular accessories for women were cat-eye glasses, which are still a popular style in glasses for women today.
While the poodle skirts and sock hop dances were for younger females, older women dressed smartly, had good grooming habits and a tailored look. In this decade, acting and looking like a lady was something taught to girls from a very young age, and wearing dresses on a daily basis was a given. Girls grew up to be housewives; once their husbands came home from work, they looked impossibly beautiful, dressed without a wrinkle, all while having a full meal on
This retro decade’s fashion exploded for women in terms of fabrics. In 1950, following the end of World War II, rations on all items used to make clothing were lifted, so clothing was able to be produced more freely, which sparked a frenzy of newly produced items in a more broad style range.Women preferred to look young and innocent into their 20s, with ribbons tied in their curled ponytails.Swing skirts on dresses were most popular for the ‘50s housewife, which had a tight fitting waist with the skirt splayed out from that point. Another popular skirt style was the pencil skirt. The goal with this style was to create an hourglass shape, and girdles were often worn underneath these types of dresses. The pencil skirt was a straight, tight-fitting skirt for older women, as it was seen as too provocative for younger girls. Dresses often had bolero sleeves, and were in floral prints. Popular accessories for women were cat-eye glasses, which are still a popular style in glasses for women today.While the poodle skirts and sock hop dances were for younger females, older women dressed smartly, had good grooming habits and a tailored look. In this decade, acting and looking like a lady was something taught to girls from a very young age, and wearing dresses on a daily basis was a given. Girls grew up to be housewives; once their husbands came home from work, they looked impossibly beautiful, dressed without a wrinkle, all while having a full meal on
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