The 1950s

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

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.

These photos, including some never-published shots taken for Look Magazine, transport you back in time. Was life easier, harder, or the same for families in the 1950s, compared to today?

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.

1950s Advance 5995 Vintage Sewing Pattern - Misses' Dress: View 1, short-sleeve dress with notched collar. View 2, long sleeve or cuffed three-quarter sleeve dress with pleated collar - novelty belt. Size: 14 Bust: 32 Waist: 26 1/2 Hip: 35 Copyright: 1952 Pattern is: Uncut, factory folded Envelope condition: Very lightly tanned NOTE: This is the original pattern, not a PDF or a reproduction. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Not your size....Here is a link that shows you to resize a…

~ 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…