As bags and purses had established their purpose as an essential accessory during the 1940s, the importance of their role…
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Learn all about 1950s fashion history and how to dress in 1950s style clothing and costumes. Our articles are here to help you create an authentic or vintage inspired 1950s costume for both women and men.
The 1950s was a decade where perfect housewives wore full skirt dresses, husbands donned suits and fedora hats, and teenagers danced to Rock 'n Roll in poodle skirts at sock hops. The fifties style is popular again with vintage clothing collectors, pin ups and Rockabilly trendsetters. Whether dressing up for a 1950s themed event, finding a costume for a play, or doing research for a book these articles should help you create the fifties fashion look.
A History of Belts 1920-1960
This article will explore a history of women’s belts 1920-1960. Here I will showcase popular styles, materials, and the way…
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Men’s Vintage Workwear – 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Lately I have received quite a few questions about men’s vintage workwear from the 1920s to the 1950s. Readers want to…
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1950s Fabrics & Colors in Fashion
Manufacturing processes improved greatly in the 1940s so much that ready-to-wear clothing was almost as affordable as fabric alone. The…
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50s Outfits for Men | 1950s Costume Ideas for Guys
If you think of men’s 50s outfit ideas, your mind may immediately conjure up images of rebellious young men in leather…
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Vintage Scarf Styles -1920s to 1960s
Today we take a look at vintage scarf styles in spring and summer weights and how they were worn through each…
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Men’s 1950s Shoes Styles- Classics to Saddles to Rockabilly
The 1950s expanded on the trend of “American informal” fashion. This comfortable new look encouraged everything from hats to shoes…
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Retro Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s History
Denim has become such an accepted part of many people’s wardrobes, that to imagine a time without jeans is almost…
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1950s Shoe Styles: Heels, Flats, Sandals, Saddles Shoes
Fashion in the 1950s brought the world out of the conservative war years and into the dazzling ’50s. Dresses were…
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1930-1950s Western Wear for Women and Men
Western wear. Denim jeans, plaid shirts, cowboy boots, and hats. The look hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years,…
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1950s Circle Skirt, Pants, Jeans Outfits
Last week we looked at 1950s separates: shirts, sweaters and coats. This week we need to look at the other half:…
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1950s House Dresses and Aprons History
Simple 1950s house dresses were the daytime uniform of the dutiful housewife. Complete with coordinated handmade apron, she set about her…
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1950s Jewelry Styles and History
In the 1950s, costume jewelry enjoyed a global boom in popularity. Jewelry designs were clean, colorful, ornate, and coordinated to an outfit perfectly. Costume…
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Men’s 1950s Clothing History: Casual Fashion
Part two of our look at men’s 1950s clothing and fashion leaves the dull grey of the workplace behind and enters…
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1950s Men’s Fashion History for Business Attire
In the 1950s, men’s fashion experienced a new paradigm shift. As always inspired by the youth, but even more so…
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1950s Fashion History: Women’s Clothing
Today we start a new series all about 1950s fashion. I have written a number of articles on 1950s…
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1950s Accessories | 50s Scarf, Belt, Parasol, Umbrella
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of changing the style of an outfit is through the use of…
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1950s Shorts History | Summer Clothing
The 1950s decade was the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup…
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1950s Inspired Fashion: Recreate the Look
Continuing with our Recreate the Look series, today I will show you some of the key styles of the 1950s,…
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Authentic Natural 1950s Makeup History and Tutorial
With the American baby boom and a significant number of women joining the professional workforce in the 1950s, wealth…
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