subject: The Style Of The 50's Can Still Be Remembered Today [print this page] The 50's were a great time for distinctive fashion choices. A lot of the styles from the 50's can be replicated for today. Vintage clothing stores cater to people who love eras like the sock hop era of the 1950's.
The 50's are a great theme for costumes. The clothing can also be replicated in many ways with modern day sock hops, parties and car hops. All 50's activities can be very appealing to people who want to have fun and have a good sense of style.
Clothing choices during that time period for women were blouses and poodle skirts. Blouses were usually tucked in to the poodle skirt and a cardigan. Some women also wore pants, Capri pants and jeans.
Women also wore one-piece swimsuits at this time. Bathing suits typically were strapless or halter-tops. For shoes women wore pumps, stilettos, penny loafers or the famous saddle shoes.
The men also had snazzy fashion choices. They usually wore white t-shirts with jeans. They topped those off with leather jackets, lettermen jackets, or bowling jacks.
The fifties were known as the sock hop era. Many fashion decisions were based on the dancing. Poodle skirts are a good example of this line of thinking. Girls loved the way the poodle skirts moved during their dance because they were so full; thanks to the petticoats they wore beneath them.
The fifties offered great fashion choices. It was a great time period with a lot of clothing options. They put the fun in sock hop. If you are interested in taking advantage of this fashion era host a 50's themed party or sock hop soon.
Both options can be great for activities. They can be great choices for friends, family members, or even for school dances. The 50's theme is fun because there are a lot of costume choices to choose from, and great music and decoration options as well.
