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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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1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk chiffon, pearl encrusted, leaf-motif bodice and its double-layer, silk chiffon ballroom skirt...
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1950s American Vintage Bridal Gowns

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metallic g...
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1950s American Kaftans

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection. The bateau cut neckline is framed by mid leng...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Wool single-breasted jacket with Prince de Galles pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR LONDON
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool single-breasted jacket with Prince de Galles pattern. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably made of acetate or rayon. 2 split on the back bottom back. Pocket on ...
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1950s British Single-Breasted Jackets

Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Yellow Dress and Jacket Set Lisbeth Wolfe Dress suit UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most joyful shade of canary yellow contrasted by a white linen bodice which is intricately decorated with floral lace appliqués and metal studs, this original 1950's ...
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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

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