What's so special about '50s style dresses?

The feminine retro look is one of the modern trends. And among the wide variety of dresses that were worn in the 20th century, models from the fifties look the most vibrant and sensual.

In the post-war years, women quickly became bored with uniform military-style clothing with rough cuts and dull shades.

This led to the appearance of more feminine and sexy outfits in the 50s:

• The silhouette of dresses from this period resembled an hourglass. The bodice was predominantly fitted, often in the form of a corset, and the skirt was rather fluffy (flared or pleated).
• The waist of many outfits was overstated.
• The most common length of outfits from the 50s is just below the knee.
• The sleeve was presented in different variations, for example, three-quarters, "lanterns" or long sleeves. Also, some models did not have sleeves.
• The neckline could be boat, triangular, heart-shaped, square and others. Such a dress could have a sailor collar or a turn-down collar.
• Satin, linen, cotton, satin, silk, or a combination of different fabrics were used to sew such dresses. Quite often, crinoline or a similar material was used to make a skirt.
• The colors of these dresses were very varied. Stripes, floral prints and peas are especially popular. Color combinations such as black and white, pink and gray, red and brown were very common.

The dresses, popular in the 50s, look very feminine and influence the silhouette of any girl, adding attractiveness to her figure. This dress looks especially good on a girl with large breasts.

Skinny beauties and women with a "rectangle" figure in such outfits will be able to add the missing volume.

Modern dresses with a silhouette reminiscent of the fifties are really vintage style. These are romantic and feminine outfits that captivate with their naturalness, seductiveness and tenderness. Due to the fluffy skirt and pronounced waist, such dresses make the curves of the figure smoother and more graceful.

In most outfits from the fifties era, the skirt is fluffy and voluminous, which is achieved by using fabrics that keep their shape, as well as multi-layered petticoats. That is why such dresses are very popular with girls with a pear figure.

In a fashionable dress from the 50s with a corset and a fluffy skirt, the bride will look like a real princess. Such an outfit allows you to demonstrate beautiful legs and focus on original shoes, for example, on snow-white ankle boots.

50s style outfits are very popular as cocktail dresses. They fit perfectly on the figure, focusing on the neckline and waist. The most common outfits are in blue, black, white and red. Equally popular are fifties-style cocktail dresses with polka dots, stripes, flowers, or plaid.

• Outerwear for outfits of the fifties era can be a raincoat or jacket with a fitted silhouette. You can also wear a straight long jacket with them, complementing it with a belt.
• If your dress model has a cut-off waistline, wear with it a cardigan with three-quarter sleeves. When choosing a long cardigan, wear it with a belt.
• A '50s style outfit with a full skirt can be worn with a leather jacket.

• Sometimes decorations for a dress from the fifties are not used at all.
• A good choice for outfits of this style is considered to be medium-sized jewelry, for example, pearls. Nevertheless, many models of such dresses look very harmoniously with massive rings, bracelets and large earrings.
• Wide-brimmed hats and small pill hats, complemented by a veil, can be called successful retro accessories for a dress from the 50s.
• Such a dress with a wide belt in a contrasting color looks good.
• If the shoulders in the dress are open, such a dress should be worn with openwork or satin gloves.
• If your dress has an oval deep neckline, be sure to emphasize it with beads or a necklace.

The best shoes for a dress from the 50s are high heels. Putting on low-speed shoes with such an outfit will take away the glamor of your look. At the same time, shoes should be selected monochromatic and without flashy decor. And in cool weather, elegant ankle boots will be a good choice for such dresses.