1950s clothing style

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The style of the 50s is still considered the most feminine, elegant and elegant in the XX century. Outfits, accessories, makeup and hairstyles - every detail emphasized female beauty.

Burda Moden 4/1954 Magazine

The post-war 50s became a new era in the fashion world. After forced restrictions and poor clothing, women sought to look bright, fashionable and beautiful again. The luxury of the outfits gave a forgotten sense of security and tranquility: life returned to its usual course. Ladies from high society could again afford to change outfits several times a day, even home clothes were the height of grace and elegance. Makeup and hair styling were a prerequisite, carelessness in the image was condemned and not allowed - a woman should always look at all 100.

Burda Moden 5/1954 Magazine

The main silhouettes were a wide skirt with a lush petticoat, focusing on the waist, and a pencil skirt, which today is considered the basic thing in a women's wardrobe. The most famous fashion designers of the 50s are Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga.

50s New Direction - New Look Style

New Look Dress

Christian Dior proposed a new trend in fashion, which is still loved by many fashionistas today - the New Look style. Soon, he diversified his collections, offering new silhouettes, but New Look retained its popularity for a long time. Characteristic features of this style are rounded shoulders, a thin emphasized waist, a high bust and, of course, fluffy skirts.To sew such an outfit, you will need a lot of fabric.

Cristobal Balenciaga: comfortable fashion

Cristobal Balenciaga also gained popularity precisely in the 50s. But unlike Christian Dior, who, for the sake of a thin waist and graceful silhouette, was ready to clothe the girls in corsets, sacrificing their comfort, Balenciaga attached great importance to the convenience of clothes. To wear his models, the girls did not need to use uncomfortable corrective underwear. A suit with a rounded collar and a tunic dress with a slightly fitted silhouette became a real hit of that time and for many decades remained relevant and beloved clothing.
Icons of the style of the 50s were considered Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Bridget Bardot, Grace Kelly.

50s style these days

Dress with flared skirt in the style of the 50s • Dress with detachable skirt in the style of the 50s

In 2012, the style of the 50s returned to fashion again. Many designers presented in their collections such familiar and once very beloved silhouettes. Lush skirts or semi-fitted dresses, coats and jackets even today look spectacular and stylish, helping to create interesting and stylish images.

50s wide-neck coat • Suit: jacket and 50s pencil skirt

In the magazine "Burda. Vintage" 1/2014 you will find more models in the style of the 50s. And for fans of this fashionable direction, we have good news: you have a great opportunity not only to update your wardrobe, but also to win valuable prizes by participating in the competition "We sew outfits in the style of the series" Velvet Gallery ". Just sew a model in the style of the 50s and publish it on our website.You can read more about the conditions of the contest here.
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