The most popular mid-century prints in our inspirational selection!
In the 50s of the last century, various prints were very popular, so today we offer you to get to know them better as part of our new Theme of the month.
Of course, we see all these patterns on the catwalks today, but the images of the middle of the 20th century have an irresistible retro charm that can inspire you to new sewing achievements today!
1. Peas
Photo: Fashion frocks, Bergdorf Goodman Large, small, multi-colored, peas or polka dots, perhaps, can be called the main favorite of that decade. Cheap nylon blouses, cotton dresses from the mass market, expensive couture dresses, everything could be found in a "pea" version.
Want to know how to recognize a pea print with chic today? Be sure to read our article!
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Sweet pea: how to wear a pea print
2. Strip
Photo: Butterick, Bobbie Brooks Favorite Number Two! The strip has almost magical properties: with its help, you can visually expand or, on the contrary, narrow it, and you should definitely use this quality.
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Strip Guide: The Most Famous Patterns
3. Flowers
Photo: Jacques Fath, Christian Dior A floral print is an absolute classic, but in the 50s the most incredible varieties were popular: large realistic flowers, a small milfler print, floral stripes and much, much more. Perhaps a floral dress with a fluffy midi skirt can be safely called one of the main symbols of the era.
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How to wear a floral print: 5 main rules and 12 fashionable images
4. "Chicken leg"
Photo: Jacques Heim, Jean Desses The famous Coco Chanel has made a huge contribution to the popularization of this pattern, but, in fairness, it is worth noting that this print with Scottish roots has been in love since the 19th century.
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5. Cell
Photo: Millie Motts, Vicky Vaughn Junior There are a lot of varieties of the checkered print, because even the “chicken foot” mentioned above formally refers to the cage. But in the 50s, classic versions were very popular, in particular, the Vichy and Madras cages.
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Cell Guide: The Most Famous Patterns
6. "Christmas tree"
Photo Credit: Christian Dior "Herringbone" is a pattern created by interweaving warp and weft of different colors, which ultimately gives a pattern similar to Christmas tree needles. A wonderful example of a strict and at the same time stylish pattern!
7. Fantasy
Photo: Horrockses Today it seems even a little surprising, because we used to consider the era of the 50s as a model of classical taste and utmost elegance, but in those years even the most traditional-cut dresses could be found in amazingly bold prints. For example, extravagant bright shapes or even with images of pizza, cheese and other dishes!
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