| -> | | | | The 'A' line skirt began to become popular, as did |
| Glitz and glamour, two words that can be | | | | looser fitting 'sack' dresses. Women's suits started |
| associated with 50's dresses. This decade saw a | | | | to follow a more boxy appearance as |
| resurgence in the fashion industry as people | | | | characterised by the obligatory Chanel suit. These |
| began to be more interested in clothes again after | | | | suits were collarless, had a contrasting trim and |
| the Second World War. Young people began to | | | | small pockets with contrast buttons. |
| develop their own fashion trends and many of | | | | Movies in the 1950's helped shape women's |
| the clothes designed throughout the 50's began to | | | | choices in dresses. Influential actresses of this |
| shine as luxurious fabrics began to be used again. | | | | decade such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, |
| Bright colours and dazzling patterns were the | | | | Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe, all became |
| order of the day, which could be easily seen from | | | | style icons that were emulated universally. Music |
| the 50's day dresses and 50's evening dresses | | | | too, played its part as the 1950's bore the age of |
| that were popular at the time. Design wise, many | | | | rock and roll. This led to American fashion styles |
| of the women's styles followed an hourglass | | | | being worn here in the UK by young people who |
| shape with a small waistline, fuller skirts, and high | | | | wanted to achieve the distinctive look. |
| heels. These shapes can be seen in full effect with | | | | 1950's style can be just as wearable today as it |
| such examples as a 1950's Dyanne day dress or | | | | was in its heyday. The right combination or |
| a 1950's Petiteen day dress. | | | | inclusion of key pieces of period vintage clothing |
| Many of the evening dresses from the 1950's | | | | can extra that little extra pizzazz to your existing |
| followed a slender silhouette. The majority of | | | | wardrobe or if desired, why not opt for the full |
| these 1950's evening dresses had small waists and | | | | look and buy a full 1950's vintage outfit such as an |
| were of a longer length. Alongside the traditional | | | | evening dress or 1950's vintage dress. The |
| blacks and dark greys, bright colours shone | | | | important thing to remember is that whatever |
| through. Designs such as a vintage 1950's Ricci | | | | items you choose, your individual style should |
| Michaels of Mayfair gown or a 1950's Hawaiian | | | | shine through. |
| bombshell dress are extremely good examples of | | | | Why settle for what the high street has to offer |
| this. | | | | when you can grab a slice of history instead. |
| Around the mid 50's, designs began to change. | | | | |