1950s women

A look back at the era of elegance.

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

Our fluffy, soft and full-circle volume petticoat has three tiers of netting complete with a double-layered satin slip. The elasticated waistband guarantees a comfortable fit while maintaining a cinched waist silhouette. This is the perfect way to compliment any full-circle skirt or dress. S/M = UK 8-12 M/L = UK 14-18 S/M - 9" flat waistband unstretched M/L - 10" flat waistband unstretched Centre back length for both sizes - 25" S/M - 17" waistband max. stretch M/L - 18" waistband max…

Leonie Vernet, Vogue, April 15, 1956

Born in 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, American actress and producer Eva Marie Saint attended Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, New York...

Marilyn Monroe wore countless iconic gowns throughout her life. Here's a look at the actress's most memorable style moments.

The 1950’s are often viewed as a golden era in U.S. history, a time of happiness and prosperity, despite the threat of nuclear annihilation, racial segregation and the looming Cold War.