Poodle skirts were the icon of 1950s clothing, but the fashions delve much deeper than an iron-on dog.
Since women are the subject of most fashion and diversity, they’re a great first stop. The aforementioned poodle skirts were just one instalment of the new style of skirts. After World War II, the styles slimmed down, creating a more natural silhouette of the body. The poodle skirts and other styles were knee-high or longer since showing leg was considered too racy for sophisticated women, and they tended to be full and round. The pencil skirt was introduced in this period, but tended to be overlooked. Wide belts over the waistline were popular as well because they made the midriff look smaller.
The shirts and jackets were fitted, even around the shoulders, and the dresses were loose-fitting and hung over the body very freely. Heels were higher than previous decades, and gloves were a popular accessory for women of all ages.
For men, think the 1955 movie Guys and Dolls, starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. Their fashions were right on, since the movie was filmed with a “modern” setting to reflect the current time period. Men were the breadwinners, and they spent most of their waking hours in suits. Plain colours were virtually the only choices they had (charcoal, black, dark blue), and the suits didn’t have much variety to them. A fedora was the hat of choice for businessmen, and no suit or dressy look was complete without one.
There was a more casual look for boys and younger men. A cardigan sweater was the look seen around most schools; the letterman sweaters seen in movies were accurately portrayed. Shirts didn’t need to be tucked in during a casual setting, and some men opted for the “cowboy” style of shirt instead of the classic plaid button-down.
The clothes of the 1950’s have made up one of the most reproduced looks ever. The styles have been immortalized in numerous movies, and have even made a few comebacks in retro collections.
1950s Ladies' Clothes on eBay
 VINTAGE 1950S LEATHER PEEPTOE SHOES SZ 4 1/2  £.99
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 VTG ORIGINAL 1950s BERKERTEX MIDI DAY DRESS FULL SKIRT- Small £40.00
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 Really chic vintage french long chiffon scarf. 1950s style. £10.50
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 VINTAGE 1950'S STYLE BY "INTERWAINER" SHINY BLACK LEATHER AND SNAKESKIN DETAIL £9.99
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 Vintage 1950's Cherry Red Cluster Clip-on Earrings £7.49
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 1940S DRESS STYLE 1950S DRESS STYLE COTTON SIZE 20 £12.99
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 Vintage 1950s Style Skirt 1980s Stud Trim Cotton 28" w £12.99
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 Vintage retro 1950s pink cocktail evening dress vtg 50s - UK10 £54.59
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 Vintage retro 1950s red velvet evening dress vtg 50s - UK10 £59.49
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 ORIGINAL 1950'S CREAM LACE WEDDING/BALLGOWN £29.99
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 Vintage retro 1950s cotton day dress casual 50s vtg - UK12 £27.99
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 Rare Vintage retro 1950s cotton maxi dress vtg 50s - UK12 £48.99
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 VINTAGE 1950'S STOCKINGS £.99
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 Vintage retro 1950s green satin evening dress vtg 50s - UK10 £61.59
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 Vintage 1950's Beautiful Pastel Coloured Floral Dress Long Sleeved Winter £39.99
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 1950s style Blue Polka Dot swing dress "UK 14 £18.01
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 1950'sStyle Polka Dot cinch/nip waist Rock’n’ Roll belt £2.99
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 1950s style Red Polka Dot swing dress "UK 12 £21.38
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 1950s style Black Pin-up Polka Dot swing dress "UK 16 £27.00
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 Stunning 1950’sstyle polka dot galaxy pencil Wiggle office dress 12 £11.50
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 1950s style Blue Polka Dot swing dress "UK 12 £14.00
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 Vintage retro 1950s green Linzi Line evening Dress vtg 50s - UK8 £66.49
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 Vintage 1950's Single String Purple Pearlised Necklace £8.50
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 Vintage 1950's 2-String Mauve Purple Pearlised Necklace £9.99
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