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 High Fashion style. Each young lady had a fluffy skirt with a high waist, as well as 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 thin girls were not considered the standard of beauty, on the contrary, women with a large bust, a thin waist and royal posture were revered. Therefore, clothing should have emphasized 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 forever live among us.
The clothes of these years have distinctive features that are inherent only to this style.
- Corsets and frames.
- A typical dress form for that time, in the form of an hourglass.
- Bouffant skirts.
- Small bags, a bit like a briefcase.
- Narrow dresses (exclusively for those women whose figure was very thin).
- Sleeves flashlights.
- Deep neckline.
Corsets were a popular attribute of every woman. Even the leanest put it on. The thinner the waist, the more beautiful the woman was considered.
The whole image had to be thought out to the smallest detail: from hairstyles and makeup to underwear. The woman could not even go to the post office without makeup, let alone the fact that in the house, with her husband, she always had to be dressed “with a needle”.
Women of those times looked after themselves especially carefully. They did not appear in front of her husband without makeup and hairstyles.To do this, they waited for the husband to fall asleep, and only then washed themselves, and in the morning long before the husband got up and put themselves in order by the time the husband wakes up.
Models
To create an image, a woman needed to choose a model of clothes, and think about it. For the everyday look, the girls chose a pleated skirt, shirt dresses, and two-piece suits. The fluffy skirt was an 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 simply fragrant with its splendor.
American Claire McCardell has proposed clothing that will replace long uncomfortable dresses. She created a new model of a skirt, which was stabbed back with a safety pin. Claire was the first to create an evening toilet, not from flowing fabric, but from cotton. Therefore, by the mid-50s, she became the legislator of the American style.
Marilyn Monroe is not only a sex symbol, but also an icon of style No. 1. She was the first to file one heel. Marilyn wore tight-fitting sweaters with capri pants. and in the evening she appeared in front of the beau monde in tight-fitting tight-fitting dresses.
Shoes of the 50s were initially bulky and did not look like women at all. After some time, the shoes began to be transformed into elegant and neat, the tips of the shoes became sharp.
If earlier heels were of only one shape, then in the 50s high, medium heels, stilettos, as well as a “shock” heel appeared. This is a heavily tapered heel that has been incredibly popular. By the way, the stiletto heel was first made of wood. Ballet shoes also appeared, which were very comfortable. In them, the ladies loved to dance.
The most popular jewelry was made of pearls. They were worn not only at various events, but even at home.
Women wore hats on their heads that looked like a bowler hat. It was decorated with feathers or a veil. In addition to hats, they wore a satin ribbon, which was decorated with a long feather.
In the 1950s, long gloves were a permanent accessory.
At the end of the image, the girls did their hairstyles and makeup. Red lips and let down eyes - it was and will be stylish at all times.
Color schemes
In the 50s there is no such dominant color. Typical for that time are various geometric and graphic prints. Popular floral pattern.
Pair colors are in fashion: blue and white, red and white. Mostly bright in the image are accessories. Catchy 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
The fabrics used are very different. For everyday dresses, satin, linen and cotton were used. Holiday dresses are made of silk, organza with inserts of satin and guipure. Such dresses were every woman’s chic toilet and should have been in the wardrobe of any woman. Dresses were embroidered by hand, beads and even precious stones for wealthier 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 lightweight 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 select additions to the image wisely. For example, it is better to choose a calm blouse and discreet accessories for a fluffy bright skirt. And, of course, do not forget about heeled shoes.
Tights and stockings for bright dresses are best to choose plain or openwork.
At that time, all women wore hats, and now you rarely see a lady with such a headdress, especially with a veil.
Spectacular images
If you are a fatal seducer, then pay attention to the red satin dress. In this way, all other attributes should be neutral. Men cannot take their eyes off you.
If you decide to attract attention at work, then a striped or checked dress will suit you, as well as a plain jacket.Although if you are going to meet with a business partner, you will choose a loose dress with a collar, and the pumps will be an addition.
A romantic girl can afford light curls and the same dress. Jewelry is best to choose their pearls.
