1950’s fashion By: Lexi Cunningham and Ashlin Hayes

Celebrities influence on fashion in the 1950’s:Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an icon of femininity and sexuality She helped pave the way for curvy women Created the pin-up fashion style Her fashion sence was seen as controversial

Celebrities fashion influence in the 1950’s:Elizabeth Taylor She wore lots of simple but beautiful dresses She chose to wear revealing dresses/clothes Loved sequins, flower, beading, feathers and bows Her pieces always made buzz on the red carpet Her clothing made blood statements

Celebrities fashion influence in the 1950’s:Audrey Hepburn Audrey wore tight around the waist, with high and squared neck lines Wore modest fabrics Influenced women to dress differently Helped show women that being beautiful isn’t based of looks

Celebrities influence on fashion in the 1950’s:Grace Kelly Grace wore solid colors, mostly blue, pink, white and yellow Encouraged people to put less effort into how they dressed Often wore dresses that featured a fitted bodice, a nipped waist and full skirt

Unique style elements: Silhouette Two main silhouettes: The wasp waist with full skirt and the slim fitting pencil skirt Both iconic looks Look that would suit any body shape For people that lack curves could use a belt to help

Key looks in the 1950’s:Petticoats and full skirts Wide circular or pleated skirts with layers of petticoats to give lift. Always went to mid calf, never shorter. Skirts were vibrant colors

Key looks in the 1950’s:Pencil skirts A narrow, loose fitting skirt. Pencil skirts where worn with a shirt or sweater Worn with flats Skirt length was always to calf

Key looks in the 1950’s: sweater girl look Was used to emphasize a thrusting conical shaped bust and was worn with a bullet bra.

Key looks in the 1950’s : Accessories Accessories included : red lipstick, chiffon scarf, gloves, waist cinch belt.

Difference between the way young and old dressed in the 1950’s Young women wore full skirts, stiff petticoats, super slim skirt, sweaters with bows, and capri pants Young men wore shirt, tie, sharply pressed slacks, and darker clothes

Difference between the way the young and old dress in the 1950’s Older women wore slim fitting dresses, pencil or circle skirts, high waisted jeans, collared blouses, cardigan sweaters, stiletto heels, hats, jewelry Older men wore suits, Hawaiian shirts, fedora hats, slacks, cardigan sweaters, leather jackets

How social pressures affected fashion in the 1950’s Women wear dresses and take care of the family. Women's fashion symbolized fragile femininity. Men put business suits and they went to their jobs. Men's fashion was conservative and clean cut. Women Men

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