Jul 14
The 1950s were the epitome of stability in most peoples minds after the 1930s depression and war in the 1940s and prior to the turbulant 1960s. In actuality, the 1950s saw a lot of changes in fashion, music, television, movies and much more. The 1950s also brought us cold war unease, the Korean War, civil rights problems, to name a few issues. .
50's Fashion
Poodle skirts, pedal pushers, and saddle shoes for teen girls and white t-shirt, jeans, and leather jacket for the guys were the choice for dress of the younger crowd. Girls also liked the full skirts with crinoline slips with a button-up blouse and scarf at the neck.