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1950s Fashion

1950s Fashion. Vivian and Brooke. History of the 1950s. Around the end one WW2, servicemen had to go back and pick up on their life. The American industry expanded to meet peacetime needs. This created corportates and jobs Baby Boom was on the way Facts about the Decade Average Salary $2992

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1950s Fashion

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  1. 1950s Fashion Vivian and Brooke

  2. History of the 1950s Around the end one WW2, servicemen had to go back and pick up on their life. The American industry expanded to meet peacetime needs. This created corportates and jobs Baby Boom was on the way Facts about the Decade Average Salary $2992 Population 151,684,000 Truman was president

  3. Fabrics Shot silk for dresses Nylon for petty coats There was a large use of feathers Fur for coats

  4. Colors Women clothing were very bright and vivid. Men were more darkly structured.

  5. Many women sewed their own dresses, it was a widely known hobby. The 1950s were the first time bikinis were introduced Dior’s design called bar really set out the feminine tone After the war. Dior’s H lines, A lines, and Y lines focused on the shape Of the clothes on the women’s bodies.

  6. FabricsCamelhairWoolMelon ClothTweedVelvetsBeaver Lamb FurSatin 1950s coats vary from nice, big and roomy, to tight waist perfect fit. Over sized buttons and contrast lining were a unique attribute to the coats.

  7. Accessories Hats were a very important final touch for women in the 50s. They would use fresh ornaments like flowers to make it look more lively. Gloves were constantly worn to have that formality Stiletto Heeled pointed shoes began with Dior

  8. The fit The classic look of the 1950s was the hourglass shape, but the clothing varied from flared to full and roomy to straight. You had foundation garments to take care of little bulges, you didn’t have to spend your time at the gym working out trying to slim your waist. Everything was very tight and fitted. Men wore polo shirts with sport jackets, cardigans, sweaters and wool suits.

  9. Patterns Checkers Spots Stripes abstract designs Florals Denim

  10. Designers Christian Dior- He came out with the H line of 1954 This included the leaner tunic style and suit paired off with leaner shirt. Herbert Givenchy- Parisian dress in 1957 became known as the “sack” This design led to the fad of straighter waist dresses Chanel- Squared, customary suit jackets and shorts

  11. Credits • Fashionera.com • Womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com • Buzzle.com/articles/1950s-fashion.html • 1950s-fashion.co.uk/

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