Never before or since has it been chic for women, young and old alike, to pair flaming red lipsticks with the mandatory pink the 1950s demanded. The truth is, it worked then in ways that leave many to wonder why the decade known as the 50's can't successfully be replicated into contemporary times. In a way, that's a good thing. Even if the familiar poodle skirts once again became "must have" for every woman under the age of twenty-five, there would always be something amiss. Perhaps it was the atmosphere of a post-war world, the players who brought this decade alive and those who were on the horizon of ringing out those incredible years while bringing in the unsettled 1960s, which would also bring in yet another declaration of war throughout the world.
The 1950s ready to wear ensembles included flowery patterns with the one common denominator being "big" while women's waist sizes were anything but. The aforementioned poodle skirts, tight-fitting sweaters and pony-tails were must-haves among teens, along with those ever-familiar crisp, white bobby socks. Never before has "girlish", "innocent" and "mischievous" worked so well together.
Teen boys became rebellious across the U.K. and in America once Elvis Presley burst onto the scene, donning leather coats, slicked back hair and what are referred to today as "biker boots". Of course, all this leather would have missed its mark had denim jeans not been a part of the look. White tees were in high demand, no doubt.
This was the decade when the Chanel suit was introduced, complete with a below-the knee slim fitting skirt coupled with the collarless jacket. It was the epitome of 1950s ready to wear. Femininity ruled the day for those career-bound women while their daughters were busy adjusting their flaming lipsticks and sweater sets.
Men's styles included the classic polo shirts, cardigans (which were worn by teen boys too, provided they were "letter" sweaters), wool suits and lots of narrow stripes and check patterns. Penny loafers ruled the day in men's shoe choices. Traditional khakis and of course, men didn't leave the house without their hats. Despite the various designs, leaving the house meant donning the hat.
Many still long for the styles that dominated this incredible decade. Vintage and retro clothes remain in high demand and the market is far greater than the available inventory. Still, those who lived in the fifties as teenagers reminisce about those golden days and the great fashions that truly defined the era.
 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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