Today poodle skirts are known for their beauty and style
. They are fashionable choices, but are still unique. Poodle skirts show off femininity in a classic way.
Poodle skirts are the perfect skirt for dances. They are a full circle skirt, which makes it great for spinning. They are a popular hit for all ages. Children, teenagers and adults enjoy this beautiful skirt style.
In the 1950's poodle skirts were very popular. They were often worn by the younger crowd. Teenagers loved wearing the ultra fashionable style and making it in to their own unique style.
Poodle skirts are named poodle skirts because of the popular poodle applique that was on many of the skirts. Poodle skirts were usually made out of felt. Felt was a good, inexpensive material and was fairly easy to use and sew.
While french poodles were not the only thing used on poodle skirts, they are the easiest to remember and the most popular choice of applique. Other appliques that were used were black dance records or telephones. Sometimes poodle skirts even had sayings put on them that were popular at the time.
Poodle skirts needed a crinoline petticoat underneath it to hold its shape. Crinoline petticoats gave poodle skirts volume and lift. Crinoline petticoats used layers of netting that was starched so it would flare out to shape the poodle skirt.
Other popular choices during the 50s were women wearing chiffon scarves in their ponytails. Saddle shoes were another popular item. They usually wore the saddle shoes with white cotton socks. A drawback with black and white oxford shoes is that they require frequent polishing.
Malt and soda shops were also popular places during the 50s. Teenage boys and girls loved to go there and listen to the great music of the time on a jukebox. Even though the 1950s have faded away, their wonderful memories will always be with us - as will their outfit choices.