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What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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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
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt. Midnight blue taffeta with black passem...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950s Golden Brocade Chinoiserie Evening Jacket Gold Lurex Jacket US 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most incredible brocade, depicting mountain ranges, pagodas, rivers and trees, in a palette of gold lurex set against a background of cream and champagne , this origi...
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1950s Jackets
Vintage 1950's coral pink satin dress bateau neckline 1950 satin dress UK 8 US 4
By Susan Small
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Made in the most exquisite shade of coral pink satin, this vintage 1950's dress is the perfect piece to add a touch of colour to your wardrobe.
Her soft bateau neckline is framed b...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vivian Custom of Saks Fifth Ave. Mousecapades Custom Skirt
Located in New York, NY
Rare Narrative Skirt by Vivian Custom of Saks Fifth Ave. with a Mousecapades Theme on mustard wool. Composed of hand cut, hand sewn, appliqued and embroidered New York City fashion v...
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1950s American Skirts
Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red bustier Ball gown. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned. Zip closure on the middle back. Bow on the middle back with one snap underneath. Stiff tulle petticoat...
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