American fashion in the 1950s
The 1950s were known as the fabulous 50s. The war had ended and the economy was doing better. Clothes were being mass produced. For the first time in history, teens had their own style. In the past, teens had been considered children until they turned eighteen and their clothes reflected that.
In the 1950s, fragile femininity was portrayed through women's clothing. In the 1940s, women had worked men's jobs while they were at war. In the 1950s, the men were back and women were encouraged to go back to being mothers and homemakers. Soft shoulders, stiletto heals, billowing skirts, and wrist length gloves were popular. Corsets also became popular.
Even the working women dressed as fragile women, wearing pencil skirts and little hats with veils and feathers. Floral, polka-dots and cherries were popular designs of the time. Many women still made their clothing at home. Sewing machines were very popular during this time.
The style of teenagers was a new thing during the 1950s. Teenagers were becoming more rebellious and wearing their own clothes. Leather jackets and Rock 'n Roll were becoming popular. Teenagers having their own style was frowned upon.
In the 1950s, fragile femininity was portrayed through women's clothing. In the 1940s, women had worked men's jobs while they were at war. In the 1950s, the men were back and women were encouraged to go back to being mothers and homemakers. Soft shoulders, stiletto heals, billowing skirts, and wrist length gloves were popular. Corsets also became popular.
Even the working women dressed as fragile women, wearing pencil skirts and little hats with veils and feathers. Floral, polka-dots and cherries were popular designs of the time. Many women still made their clothing at home. Sewing machines were very popular during this time.
The style of teenagers was a new thing during the 1950s. Teenagers were becoming more rebellious and wearing their own clothes. Leather jackets and Rock 'n Roll were becoming popular. Teenagers having their own style was frowned upon.