A 1950s Fashion Flashback

Think back to the height of the Golden Age, the birth of the Cuban revolution, the premiere of Lucille Ball’s television acting career. That’s right! Think back to the fifties. The decade where women could finally wear pants!

While the decade has passed, its fashion trends are making a comeback.

The fifties birthed hoop skirts and a-line dresses in patterned fabrics. Women wore dresses more casually with saddle shoes, or oxfords. They sported one piece, apron-style swimsuits with ruching. These trends are back.

A-Line Dresses

The fifties-style dress is tight in the bust, has a high waist and a flared skirt. The cut is flattering on almost every body type, and comes in a variety of lengths. For summer, go with a bold color or an interesting pattern.

Fifties Dress Outfits

How To Style ‘Em

For a summer party, pick out an A-line dress in a bright red. Stay confident and stick to the primary color wheel – red, yellow, and blue – for your accessories. Try something that combines a couple of those colors, like this French-inspired, striped scarf.

To complete the fifties look, grab a pair of neutral oxfords or oxford-inspired sandals. For a more bohemian look, pick out a patterned a-line dress in black, navy, or brown. Choose only a couple of muted colors (like olive, turquoise, or red) for your accessories. And try jewelry in natural stones or beading.

Follow Nicole Kreisberg on Twitter at @NicoKrei.

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