What I Love About the 1950's Fashion

I have to say I love the 50's fashion for both men and women. The women had beautiful flared out short dresses, dresses that clung to the knees, and capris pants as well.

They also included great variety of colors and patterns too. Women sometimes paired a hat, gloves, jewelry, purses, and scarfs into their outfits. I like the formal clothing they dressed in everyday.

My favorite look from this linked picture is the within the time frame of 1956. The light pink with the white stripes going horizontal with small white gloves on.

Along with white earrings and tan high heels. I do like that in this time period they did not have huge high heels either.

The men wore suits, pattern shirts and dress pants, long and short pants. They include hats, bags, and long socks. Even though the males clothes are simple they still have a sleek and formal vibe as well.

My favorite outfit from the men's side is from the year 1953. This gentlemen has a bright yellow top and under this is maybe a polka dot scarf. It pairs with tan lose pants, and brown shoes.

I think it is great that they have the lose pants style and looks like their legs are not suffocated from skinny jeans. It seems casual but a bit of fancy.

The females look very feminine and the guys look masculine in their outfits but both have confidence. I love that people in this decade have a suburban soft and put together perspective.

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