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A cool stare is going to let everyone know that you're a T-Bird. Wearing pants, especially slim cigarette or capri pants and jeans in the 1950s, was the trendiest thing to do. It is what women secretly wore at home or anytime casual clothing was acceptable in public.
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The T-Birds ruled the strip and parking lot at the football game, and all your little guy will have to do to show his colors is rock this signature Grease jacket for boys. Sometimes, we think it might have been more fun to live during the 1950’s. These days, the kids are more interested in twerking in clubs and spamming social media with selfies. Take your shoes off and dance around in your bobby socks with this fun sock-hop party costume.
Pairing a floral blouse with a light shirt or pair of pants is a casual way to introduce spring. The poodle skirt is pitch perfect for grown up women looking to wear a costume that truly reflects the fashion statement of the fifties. The costume is basically one bog circle of fabric with an applique or two and comes in many colors such as blue, pink, fuchsia, and green etc. Accessories such as poodle socks, saddle shoes, poodle scarf, and poodle purse are also available to complete this vintage look. 1950s teenagers dressed nearly identical to their mothers. On a daily basis, girls wore either a full swing skirt and a knit top or long pencil skirt and blouse with a cardigan layered over it for winter.
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For us who want to emulate ’50s fashions, there are many unique outfits, both authentic and inspired, to choose from. Even occupations of the '50s had definite looks that are fun to replicate. Whether an airline stewardess, car hop waitress, housewife or milkman, there are fun costume choices for each. Check out this list of 35'50s Halloween costume ideasthat you can purchase to get the perfect look for your party. Kick it old school with the Greaser black leather jacket from the classic musical hit movie "Grease".
These outfits ooze Mariyln’s sexy take on classic ’50s clothing. The teenager wearing a pencil skirt, blouse, and cardigan sweater is also a signature look for women — especially professional women in a business office (Mad Men secretary anyone?). Women took it up a notch in sophistication by wearing beaded cardigan sweaters, silk blouses, pearls, fitted pencil skirts,backseam stockings, and kitten heels. A small hat and gloves were usually worn to and from the office as well. It is the perfect outfit for modern vintage gals in a workplace environment.
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You could wear white bobby socks instead of stockings with loafers and saddle shoes. Shirtwaist dress – Choose cotton dresses in simple colors and small prints like gingham, checks, plaid, polka dots. Dresses were usually in the swing style, but a loose sheath dress is also acceptable. In the 1950s, the apron became fancier and was usually worn over a pretty dress. A vintage-style apron would be an easy choice to wear with your favorite dress.
If you're looking for a costume that really brings the heat, then you should dress up as a 1950s pin up girl, complete with leather pedal pushers and a polka dot scarf. Channel James Dean's character Jim Stark in Rebel Without a Cause with his signature red jacket, white t-shirt, jeans, and slicked-back hair. To transform yourself into Alice from the 1951 animated film, start with a light blue puff sleeve dress or shirt-and-skit combo. Add a white bib apron edged with light-blue rickrack, as well as a pair of white flats and a white headband.
And for those who don’t like heels, classic converse shoes are a comfortable alternative. Halloween's always fun—but don one of our favorite '50s costume ideas, and you'll be in for an even bigger treat this year. There's also plenty of inspiration for Halloween costumes for kids.
Questions about sizing and shipping are answered on the merchants website. Western Rockabilly with capri jeans, converse shoes, bandana print shirt and belt. Whatever the occasion, we’re here to help with party inspiration, tips & tricks, special offers and discounts. The housewife of the 50s had a definite iconic look that was all prim and proper. Even if you aren't domesticated at all, you can play the part for a little Halloween trickery. This sequined sailor costume of the 50s is a hot look that won't rock the boat.
It comes in a variety of colors including different shades of blue, purple, green, yellow and pink. Grease may be the name of the game when it comes to '50s costume ideas, but that doesn't mean you have to play it safe. This Rizzo outfit—inspired by that very movie—takes the cake. All Hallows Eve is, undoubtedly, the most beloved festivity in all of the US. And not without reason, as this revelry is not only spooktacular, but it also awakens people's creativity in the most unexpected ways when making a Halloween costume.
Plaid prints are very popular in winter, as are houndsooth and checks. I prefer wide leg pants in winter because I can layer warm tights or leggings underneath them. A long sleeve blouse or pullover sweater, belt, and Oxford shoes sets the look back to the ’40s and early ’50s. A tiki theme dress is the easiest way to get the 50s look combined with large tropical flowers pinned in an updo. A pair of espadrilles or wedges and a woven straw purse adds to the tiki look. Don’t forget to get your other half to wear a Hawaiian shirt to match.
To complete the look, a matching pair of pants with the color of the shirt will up your fashion statement for Halloween. A very popular vintage movie event or Halloween costume party out this year is the Film Noir femme fatale look. All black, white, or grey monochrome dresses, shoes, and accessories with optional grey makeup makes for an impressive outfit. Without the grey makeup, the look is fantastic for an everyday vintage vixen style. When the weather turns cold, it can be hard to figure out how to wear ’50s style.
Some diner uniforms had small white half aprons and retro chef hats too. The diner-style dress alone makes a simple daytime ’50s dress that fits well in most workplaces today. I love to wear capris more than shorts, so you’ll find me in a pair of cropped capris and a button down shirt most summer days. Sleeveless knit tops, tank tops, and halterneck tops are also great for warm days. Paired with casual flats or sandals and cat-eye sunglasses, a summer wardrobe is easy to mix and match.
The fabulous '50s was an era of sock hops, rock and roll, diners and drive-in theaters. It was a fun and memorable decade with iconic fashion styles that make it easy to identify the time period. If you are looking for a hip Halloween costume, you will want to settle in on this decade.
Wearing pants was not a new invention, but it was a novelty. Because of our pants wearing culture today, I am frequently asked for help dressing the decade while wearing pants. The modern rockabilly look is part ’50s pinup, greaser, country, and Rock N’ Roll. Black, red, leopard print, flames, skulls, bandanas, tattoos, music, and cars are all themes of the Rockabilly style. In can be classy, but it is usually edgy and sometimes erotic.
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