And when they did they wore the long evening dress, instead of the short dress that had been popular in recent years. This, in day and evening versions, swung in heavy pleats or stiffened flares, from knee-level, below the simplest of sheaths. Classic suits had three-quarter bell sleeves.1951 also saw the return of the redingote as many women finally left their tent coats in the closet.No final answer to questions about the waistline was given in 1952.
This site does not claim ownership in any way. Some hats would come to a point, while others might shoot out in the back. The most immediately recognisable make up look in 1950s fashion, however, is the “cat eye” flick of eyeliner.Lighter and fresher perfumes became more popular post-war, and Miss Dior, which had been launched by Christian Dior in 1947 was one of the top sellers. Fur linings, often showing themselves in turn back revers, bulked “little top-coats.” Linings attracted a great deal of notice to themselves.The many reversible fabrics demanded a handling that would display both their sides and not only jackets but skirts and sleeves were slit to show contrasting linings; sober coats of black, brown and grey swung open to reveal bright and shiny interiors.In 1951 the fashion world seemed unsettled on exactly where the waistline should be.
Even suits had deep standaway necks, sometimes filled in with a ribbon tie, a scarf or gilet, but sometimes bare.Coats narrowed from the sheltering tents of earlier seasons. Brooches were worn on suit lapels. “My husband gave up everything for me… I’m not a beautiful woman.
Revers became almost waist-length, leaving a horse-shoe opening over a blouse.In the spring Dior first showed a dress slim to the knees and then breaking into pleats which developed by the autumn into the full flare of the trumpet skirt. Bracelets and discreet rings were sometimes worn, but on the whole the focus was on the head and neck.The New Look silhouette of course carried through to the evening in 1950s fashion, with the hourglass shape accentuated by slim silk sheath or fit and flare dresses sometimes strapless with a bustier top. Some woollens were even woven with mink, sable, angora or cashmere.Blazer stripes, with bold and contrasting hues, were seen in all types of sports clothes. When they all swing one way feelers were cast in the direction of the 1920s Tunics were very popular, making their presence felt in collections ranging from Charles James to Givenchy. Fashion history would never be the same again after the 1950s when teenagers became an emerging fashion voice. Fur was another accessory that saw a resurgence, back from its own seven-year lull.Irish linen and silk were easily the two most desirable fabrics in 1954. RetroWaste makes every effort to provide quality learning materials and access to legal purchase methods within the confines of U.S. law. There were good blues in the turquoise and Chinese range, with peacock and kingfisher for accents.The lilacs and the lavenders made a pretty show, and so did the wild-rose pinks for evening.Formal shoes became even lighter and more delicate, till they were only held to the foot by a cobweb of straps. All images, videos and any other multimedia shown on RetroWaste is in fair use context.