1950s

During the 1950s, around World War 2 there were several different fashions, some didn’t take on to the public right away, but after models advertising on popular magazines, then people start wearing those fashions more so. Some fashions were such as below mid-calf length, full-skirt, pointed bust, small waist, and rounded shoulder line.  There were more styles that became popular during the era like the “tailored, feminine look with gloves and glamorous jewelry, tailored suits with jackets that fit close to the body with peplums, with a pencil skirt”. The 1950s also had developed new fibers such as drip- dry nylon, orlon, and Dacron, which were synthetic and easy to take care of , and could retain heat-set pleats after washing. Spandex was another famous fiber that was created to help hold in the body to give a tone look. For the first time in the 50s teenage and young adult fashions became a new marketing niche too.

         

Later on in the 50s casual sportswear became an important factor in women’s wardrobe. Casual skirts became narrow or full, pants became fitted to the body and worn ankle length. The pants cropped to mid-calf called houseboy pants, while shorter pants, below the knee were called pedal pushers. Also seen were swim suits which were either two piece that had high waist bottoms or just a one piece. Some swimsuits had loose bottoms such as short skirts or shorts.