March 8, 2019

Welcome to my first blog post! On this blog I will be posting my favourite looks from 1950s fashion. I love vintage clothing, cars, and culture, to I’m excited to start this blog 🙂

Some history on womens fashion in the 50s

In many ways, the 1950s took a big step back, especially for women. During World War II while the men were away, women began to gain an independence that was rare before the war. They left their homes to work in offices and factories, earning and managing their own money. Clothing was heavily restricted throughout and just after the war. Everything from the length of skirts to the size of collars was regulated. This resulted in a slim, straight silhouette. Women wore comfortable clothing like suits and shirtdresses, and even began to regularly wear pants, especially to work. They had to ‘make do and mend,’ buying or sewing well-made clothing that had to last and fixing garments that were past their prime. Learn more about 1940s women’s fashions. 

Credit: https://vintagedancer.com/1950s/1950s-fashion-history/

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Some vintage advertisments