What is special about 50s style dresses?

Feminine retro look is one of the modern trends. And among the wide variety of dresses that were worn in the 20th century, the models of the fifties look the most vivid and sensual.

In the post-war years, women were quickly bored with uniform military-style clothes with rough styles and soft shades.

This led to the appearance in the 50s of more feminine and sexy outfits:

• The silhouette of the dresses of this period resembled an hourglass. The bodice was predominantly adjacent, often in the form of a corset, and the skirt was rather magnificent (flared or pleated).
• The waist of many outfits was overpriced.
• The most common outfit length of the 50s is just below the knees.
• The sleeve was represented by different variations, for example, three quarters, "flashlights" or long sleeves. Also, in some models, sleeves were absent.
• The neckline could be a boat, triangular, heart-shaped, square and others. Such a dress could have a sailor or turn-down collar.
• To sew such dresses, satin, linen, cotton, satin, silk or a combination of different fabrics were used. Quite often, crinoline or a similar material was used to make the skirt.
• The color of these dresses was very diverse. Particularly popular with stripes, floral prints and peas. Color combinations such as black and white, pink and gray, red and brown were very common.

Dresses, popular in the 50s, look very feminine and affect the silhouette of any girl, adding to her figure of attractiveness. Such a dress looks especially good on a girl with a large breast size.

Thin beauties and women with a rectangle figure in such outfits will be able to add the missing volumes.

Modern dresses, the silhouette of which resembles clothes in the style of the fifties, really belong to the vintage style. These are romantic and feminine outfits that conquer with naturalness, seduction and tenderness. Thanks to a fluffy skirt and a pronounced waist, such dresses make the curves of the figure more smooth and elegant.

In most outfits of the era of the fifties, the skirt is magnificent and voluminous, which is achieved by the use of fabrics that keep their shape, as well as multi-layer petticoats. That is why girls with a pear figure really like these dresses.

In a trendy 50s dress with a corset and a full skirt, the bride will look like a real princess. Such an outfit allows you to demonstrate beautiful legs and focus on the original shoes, for example, on snow-white ankle boots.

Outfits in the style of the 50s are very popular as cocktail dresses. They fit perfectly, focusing on the neckline and waist. The most common outfits in blue, black, white and red. Equally popular are cocktail dresses in the style of the fifties with polka dots, stripes, flowers or a cage.

• Outerwear for outfits of the era of the fifties can serve as a cloak or jacket with a fitted silhouette. Also with them you can wear a straight long jacket, complementing it with a belt.
• If your dress model has a detachable waistline, wear a cardigan with it that has three-quarter sleeves. When choosing a long cardigan, wear it with a belt.
• A 50s-style outfit with a full skirt can be worn with a leather jacket.

• Sometimes jewelry for a dress from the fifties is not used at all.
• Small jewelry, such as pearls, are considered a good choice for outfits of this style. Nevertheless, many models of such dresses look very harmonious with massive rings, bracelets and large earrings.
• Successful retro accessories for a dress of the 50s can be called wide-brimmed hats and small tablet hats, complemented by a veil.
• A dress with a wide belt of a contrasting color looks good.
• If the shoulders in the outfit are open, such a dress should be worn with lace or satin gloves.
• If your dress has an oval deep neckline, be sure to emphasize it with beads or a necklace.

The best shoes for a dress of the 50s are high-heeled shoes. Wearing shoes with such an outfit on low speed, you will deprive the image of charm. Shoes should be selected plain and without catchy decor. And in cool weather, elegant ankle boots will be a good choice for such dresses.