1950’s in fashion for women. Who did women really wear in the 1950’s ? Trends, A-line dresses and skirts, hairstyles and makeup. Where to buy them today.
In the post war period, Paris fashion decreed the so called “New Look” – a tailored, more feminine silhouette. Hourglass curves were back with cinched waists, full hips and busts returning. Skirts in the 1950’s were commonly circle or pencil skirts. Hems dropped well below the knee in either case. Christian Dior’s last major innovation prior to his death was the A-line silhouette in his 1955 collection. A more conservative, graceful look was the order of the day . For evening dresses, the ballgown was favored. Dresses had fitted bodices and the Peter Pan Collar became a major fad. Capri pants, thanks to Audrey Hepburn were a fashion fad.
Browse all the 1950’s fashion trends, season by season, as actually worn by women of the 1950’s. Find inspiration for 1950’s style dresses, full circle skirts, swimsuits and so much more. Learn where you can buy these colorful and feminine styles today.
How to do a 1950s Pin Curls Hairstyle – Want to get that 1950s pin curls hairstyle? Terry Moore and Joan Evans show you how in this vintage 1950s pin curls lesson. Last month, Glamour Daze showed you how to get the hairstyles of Liz Taylor and Jane Wyman. This month, we explore the fundamentals …
You’ll want a Slender Dress for Autumn – By Elizabeth Madiera Fashion Editor – Womens Home Companion Fall Dresses 1953 Fashion in 1953 comes to a close, pivot around the narrow silhouette but this fall’s clothes aren’t too straight and strict. Designers have given them a new softness, a flexibility of cut that readies them …
Easy Directions for Three Fall hairstyles from 1950- Tired of your old hair-do? Afraid to take a chance? Here are three easy hair shaping tutorials from Hollywood to try. Elizabeth Taylor’s wind-blown bob, the short cap cut crop worn by Jane Wyman and Jane Powell’s long hairdo The Short Crop 50’s Hairstyle Make a one-inch center …
One Day Vintage Festival for all nostalgia fans – If you’re in the UK this summer or fall and you fancy a day out in your favorite vintage style frock, then Glamourdaze recommends The Vintage Carnival, a one day event of fashion, shopping, music, cars, food and drink and ..well .. everything your vintage heart …
1950s Full Makeup Tutorial – How to achieve a satin clean skin and makeup look to bring out all your natural feminine beauty. Makeup is a study in itself ! You’ll want not only to know how but when to use it. For instance – you wouldn’t any more go to school wearing mascara and …
Found photos of Women in the 1950s – Vintage style in amateur vintage photographs of beautiful women. hair and makeup looks captured in magical Kodachrome color from the 1950s era. What they wore at home, for Christmas, for evening wear, at the beach or going skiing. A real time capsule of found photos of women …
More Free Patterns and more sweaters – Free to download – a classic 1939 sailor jumper pattern; a must-have for the summer !The pattern is called Chic Ahoy – a jumper with a nautical air .Just click on image or link to download the pdf to your device.This one comes via Vintage Pattern Files, originally …
Brazilian pin-ups Renata Candido and Karla Stevanatto – In this exclusive interview for Glamourdaze, Brazilian pin-ups Renata Candido and Karla Stevanatto, also known by their nicknames Chubby Pinup and Gia RedHot, tell us the story of the project that has been revolutionized retro market in Brazil. Six months ago, the Brazilian photographic market gained a …
Pathe News 1950 fashion report – A toast now to the women and where more attractive than this school for models, where we’re just in time for a lesson in the art of specmanship. Demonstrating this comparatively new art in using spectacles as a fashion accessory is top couturier Ronald Patterson. With this sophisticated town suit …
A Career in Modeling by Helen Fraser- Excerpts from Assignment in Modelling. Here are some photographs of a typical day at the Barbizon School for fashion models in 1950 in Florida. The school was founded originally as a ‘charm school’ in 1935. Barbizon training scene pictures Bettellen in semi-ballet stance with legs widespread to feature …