Everyone remembers the beautiful images of the 50s, in which everything was present - from the grace of lines to color extravagance. The style of that time is the style of high fashion. Each young lady had a fluffy skirt with a high waist, and even long gloves, a hat and miniature shoes, like Cinderella's. In those days, everyone wanted to be like Marilyn Monroe.
Features
In those days, very skinny girls were not considered the standard of beauty; on the contrary, women with a big bust, thin waist and royal posture were revered. Therefore, the clothes should emphasize all these charms.
Girls loved to change clothes several times a day, change earrings and shoes. They were helped by fashion magazines and social events, which they went to showcase their new toilet, and also discussed fashion news.
Today, the fashion of the 50s is a classic that will live forever among us.
The clothes of these years have distinctive features that are inherent only in this style.
- Corsets and frames.
- The typical form of a dress for that time is in the form of an hourglass.
- Bouffant skirts.
- Small bags, a bit like a small suitcase.
- Narrow dresses (exclusively for those women whose figure was very thin).
- Sleeves-lanterns.
- Deep neckline.
Corsets were a popular attribute of every woman. Even the thinnest were wearing it. The thinner was the waist, the woman was considered more beautiful.
The whole image should have been thought out to the smallest detail: from hair and makeup to underwear. A woman could not even go to the post office without making up, let alone the fact that in the house, with her husband, she always had to be dressed with a needle.
Women of those times took care of themselves very carefully. They did not appear in front of her husband without makeup and hair. For this, they waited for the husband to fall asleep, and only then they washed, and in the morning long before the husband got up and put himself in order by the time the spouse woke up.
Models
To create an image, a woman had to choose a model of clothes and think about it. For the casual look, the girls chose a pleated skirt, shirt dresses, and two-piece suits. Fluffy skirt enjoyed incredible success. She hid all the flaws and emphasized the beautiful thin legs of the lady.
In the 50s, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren were considered style icons. Therefore, all the clothes just fragrant their magnificence.
American Claire McCardell offered clothes that will replace long uncomfortable dresses. She created a new model of skirt, which was pinned behind the English safety pin. Claire is the first to create an evening dress not from flowing fabric, but from cotton. Therefore, by the mid-50s, it became the American style legislator.
Marilyn Monroe is not only a sex symbol, but also an No. 1 style icon. She was the first to saw one heel. Marilyn wore tight-fitting sweaters with capri. and in the evening she appeared before the beau monde in fitting dresses with a deep neckline.
The shoes of the 50s were initially bulky and in no way looked like women. After some time, the shoes began to transform into elegant and neat, the noses of the shoes became sharp.
If earlier heels were of only one shape, then in the 50s high, medium heels, stilettos, and also a shock heel appear. This is a highly sloping heel that has been incredibly popular. By the way, the heel-pin was first made of wood. Ballet flats appear, which were very comfortable. In them, the ladies loved to dance.
The most popular jewelery was from pearls. They were worn not only at various events, but even at home.
Women put caps on their heads that looked like a bowler hat. It was decorated with feathers or a veil. In addition to the hat they wore a satin ribbon, which was decorated with a long feather.
In the 50s, long gloves were a regular accessory.
At the end of the image the girls did their hair and makeup. Red lips and failed eyes - it has been and will be stylish at all times.
Color solutions
In the 50s there is no dominant color. Typical for that time are various geometric and graphic prints. Popular floral pattern.
In the fashion of paired colors: blue and white, red and white. Mostly bright in the image are accessories. The catchy costume jewelry, wide multi-colored belts.
The Claire McCardell collection combines pinkish tones with vibrant colors such as yellow, green, and blue. Although for work she uses calm shades of pink and gray.
Material
Fabrics used very different. For everyday wear satin, linen and cotton were used. Holiday dresses are made of silk, organza with satin and guipure inserts. Such dresses were the chic toilet of every woman and should have been in the wardrobe of every woman. Dresses were embroidered by hand, with beads and even precious stones for more affluent women.
Fluffy skirts are made of tulle or organza. Due to the density of the material, the top of the skirt is made of ordinary light material.
What to wear?
Today, the style of the 50s is back. Every thing of that time is self-sufficient. Therefore, it was necessary to wisely select additions to the image. For example, it is better to choose a calm blouse and inconspicuous accessories for a fluffy bright skirt. And, of course, do not forget about the shoes on the heels.
Tights and stockings for bright dresses is better to choose monophonic or fishnet.
At that time, all women wore caps, and now rarely meet a lady with such a hat, especially with a veil.
Spectacular images
If you are a fatal temptress, then pay attention to the red dress of satin. In this image, all other attributes must be neutral. Men will not be able to take their eyes off you.
If you decide to attract attention at work, then you dress a striped or plaid dress, as well as a solid jacket. Although if you are going to meet with a business partner, then choose a free dress with a collar, and the addition will be pumps.
Romantic girl can afford light curls and the same dress. Jewelry is better to choose their pearls.
