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What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

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What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers
Located in Portland, OR
This magical vintage 1950's Emma Domb strapless party dress is in a princess cut with a full skirt. The dress is embroidered with pretty pink flowers with green leaves on the bodice ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Red Lilli Ann Suit with Rhinestone Buckle Accent
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red Lilli Ann wool and silk blend jacket and skirt suit. The suit jacket features a sharp collar, notch lapel, designer covered buttons, in-set button holes, fitted and tailore...
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1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Marberl 1950s Silk Skirt Draped Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Watercolor Floral Sun Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage blue & green watercolor floral & leaf print dress. fit and flair silhouette. white eyelet lace ruffled "crumb catcher" bodice. cinched waist. pleated full skirt. two bows on ...
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1950s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most exquisite stone coloured satin and embellished with silver glass bugle beads, pearlescent beads, iridescent sequins, and silk velvet, depicting a wild and bloomi...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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