1950s Fashion

         1950s was a crazy, fun time when all the men were returning home from war and new trends were being accepted and embraced. To fire it all up, Christian Dior introduced his new collection, "new look" in 1947 which consisted of rounded skirts, clinched waists, and very full skirts.

          At first, Dior's new collection was looked down upon but before he knew it, it became a fashion sensation and was showcased in high class fashion magazines. Women started to embrace his collection and adopted the "housewife" image and aimed for clothing that was easy to wash and keep neat. Spandex, polyester, and acrylic were introduced during this decade and was widely accepted. The 1950s was all about vibrant patterns and trends such as the poodle skirts, which would come and go, sportswear inched in since it was featured in Vogue. The sleek, defining pencil skirt along with a peplum top that we are familiar with today came alive during this era with finishing touches such as classy pearls, gloves, or hats. 

The 1950s consisted of rich and vibrant colors, flared skirts, pencil skirts, clinched waists, and classy suits for men. During this era, men had adopted a superb fashion sense as well and were based in conservatism. The ivy league style such as cardigan sweaters were cherished and worn by men during work free days as well as by athletes for the sweaters were adorned with letters showcasing their favorite players. Cowboy inspired shirts and hats became popular as well.

Fashion had taken an entirely different turn during this era and the trends are still alive today.