1. By Gaby Moen

2. Slim, Sensible SuitsFrilly, Full Skirts

3. No more rationing of fabric – full, longer skirts, stockings. Leads to synthetics. (2) Feminine shape back in vogue. Focus on prosperity and glamour. New designs for maternity. (1) 12

4. Men in workplace wore tailored suits with matching hats. At home men wore cardigans and button downs.

5. Children wear mini versions of adult clothing. Baby boom = more thought put towards childrens fashions.

6. New emerging age group in the 50s. Rebellious teens listened to rock-and-roll and dressed differently than adults. Blue jeans became popular.

7. Women often stayed at home. Wore aprons and day dresses. Held elaborate dinner parties.

8. Men in the army wore standard issue uniforms. (1) Men in the navy wore uniforms similar to those of WWII. (2) 1 2

9. Women wore floor length or ballerina-length dresses. Men wore tuxes and dinner jackets.

10. Women wore frilly, feminine confections. Men wore tuxes. Juliet cap