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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

Vintage 1950's Strapless Tulle Evening Dress Purple Mary Carter UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered a sumptuous shade of Iris purple, embellished with cerulean blue trailing floral embroidery which is in turn...
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1950s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...
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1950s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Floral Dress vintage 1950's fit and flare 1950s cotton UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A true beauty of her time, this original 1950's cotton dress, with a pattern of wild flowers in shades of coral, pink, purple, yellow, white, and blue, surrounded with green foliage ...
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1950s Casual Dresses

Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress Silk Pleated Cocktail Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Sunrise Flowers" Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress UK 10 US 6 This incredible 1950's dress in a bright and vibrant palette of pinks, lilac, orange and yellow, in a bold flora...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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