La 50 fashion it marked an era. Although without a doubt, we can say that not only the one that corresponds to it. Years and years later, it is still a trend. There was a big change from the previous years. Femininity was highlighted thanks to the garments and of course, the accessories.
A woman much more self-confident and of course, more sensual than stomping. The fashion of the 50s was clear that the silhouette was a little tighter, that the heels made elegance clear and that makeup or hairstyles also had a much more vital style. Do you want to discover all the details?
The fundamental features of the fifties fashion
When we talk about the fashion of the 50s, several images always come to our head. It should not be related to fashion Pin-Up as the protagonist. The 50s had many more options, although it is clear that all of this can have the same base.
Prints in the 50s
This fashion was characterized, in general lines by prints. Yes, at this stage, the woman becomes the most flirtatious again. For this both polka dots, like leopard print and Vichy were the three basics for all. Undoubtedly, even today, there is no collection worth its salt that does not have all of them.
Basic garments and their style
One of the basic garments in the 50s was the dress. Yes, without a doubt, the women were very happy to be able to choose between two options. Of course, in both, the waist was going to adjust a lot. On one side we had the sheath midi dress and on the other, the one who had a semi-pleated flared skirt. Upper garments were also fitted with half sleeves, as well as high collars.
They used to have him neckline called Peter Pan or bib. Something that also happened with jackets and outerwear. The buttons were large and on the hip, they used to have an area as a hem to continue marking the waist with this effect. Moving forward in the decade, we meet the capri pants. A whole revolution that we still have today. A kind of pirate pants that were worn without heels.
Three looks with a retro style
After having seen the fundamental features, what better than make three looks take them. Of course we can always adapt them to our tastes and the details that are currently in force in fashion. First of all, the pencil skirt is characteristic of this style. It is always better if it is high waisted. The short-sleeved or armhole-sleeved blouse and with a round neckline.
You can add a thin belt and accessories that are combined with the chosen colors. On the other hand, for the second look we are left with a straight dress. A perfect way to adjust it to our silhouette. Of course, in this case, the color combination will be in the hands of two of the great basics. Black and white allow us to enjoy great elegance. To finish with the third look, we choose a dress again, but in this case, with an evasé cut. A great and flattering idea, which will be combined with platforms and a very chic bag.
The accessories to complete any look
Accessories are always basic in every look worth its salt. In the fashion of the 50s even more. The retro-style glasses were a joy. Without a doubt, they covered the look and gave us a very chic style. Large pasta glasses with pastel colors. On the other hand, gloves were also a fundamental part before leaving home. Something that also happened with hats. The closest and smallest were part of the early 50s. Although a little later, the wide brim hat managed to carve a big hole in the ladies. The hairstyles with scarves Very thin, as well as bags with small handles and in color, they will be the basic ones to highlight your great taste.
The best hairstyles that marked the 50
If we have to talk about hairstyles in the 50s, then we must mention the curls. Short and square hair that was favored by very marked and sensual waves. Although on the other hand, there were also less marked curls but they were for longer manes. Of course, the so-called Italian bow was one of the great collected of the time. It was a medium bun that without a doubt, Audrey Hepburn he knew well how to look.
In addition to all this, it seems that the blond hair became fashionable. Marilyn Monroe was one of the great divas of the time. On the other hand, she began to see very short hair, garçón style, among the famous of the 50s. A style that also became very fashionable and that today is combined with the so-called pixie style.
Retro style makeup
Makeup that corresponds to the fashion of the 50s has several characteristics. The colors chosen for the shades used to have a pastel finish. Perhaps in part because the lips were going to be marked with a sensual red color. Something that we still have very much in our days. Naturalness was one of the great bases for makeup of the moment. Although, certain shimmering shadows also appeared. Of course, the outlines were of great importance.
The so-called feline style prevailed in the eyes. The cat-eyes they symbolized the finish for a most sensual look. Although always in a somewhat shy way. It was not until after a few years where we would see more marked or striking outlines. What do you think of this fashion? Without a doubt, we still maintain it in a certain way today, don't you think?
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