Thank you! Cynthia: So what do you think, Marcy? Cardigan sweater, American, ca. How cute! Original Price 85.00 Boys could also wear a plain V neck pullover sweater over a shirt and tie. The shoulders were wide and sloping and the pockets were cut straight or slightly on the slant. Fur trimmings were back! I might have to try it again with another look. I never thought about leaning back in a chair I didn't get that far! There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Gloves grew longer, past the wristbone on to opera length. The year 1950 could be seen as continuing the transition. $45 at ASOS J.Crew Knit Cardigan $100 Available in sizes XXS-XL. For a 1960s preppy vibe, wear one of our flattering fitted sweaters over a collared shirt. 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In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. And like other current fashion trends overtaking the industry, wearing the cardigan backwards actually started in previous decades. Discover (and save!) Button-down shirts, cardigan letter sweaters, gab jackets, high waist trousers or jeans, and slip-on shoes are the essential clothes a typical teenage boy wore in the 1950s. We turned a hobby into this website to make it easy to find vintage inspired clothing for women and men online spanning 1900-1960s. While many hated the loose fitting sack dresses, designers scrambled to come up with a replacement. The cardigan takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) whose unfortunate claim to fame (other than the garment) is that he led the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade. Another person shared that they do this cardigan trick at least once a week. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite . The moccasin top lace-up or slip-on shoe was also trendy. What kind of clothes did people wear in 1954? For most of the decade, that meant wearing a long sleeve button down plaid shirt with a pair of trousers and a belt. 96.00, 120.00 This woman has a new way to wear your cardigan, which could give you a new look. Blouses became so important that they emerged from under the shelter of suits and functioned on their own, linked with their skirts by beautiful belts. Beginning the year at an average height of 13 inches above the ground, they suddenly rose to 14 to 15 1/2 inches from the floor. Cynthia: No, Marcy. Juxtaposing this wholesome look, however, was the popular spy costume which consisted of a slinky, black, long-sleeved dress with plumed hat or bejeweled turban. Learn more. McDowell, Colin, The Anatomy of Fashion. These are back in fashion now. The bullet bra was one of the best lingerie innovations to happen in the 50s. Wearing them and having lumps and the chance of it coming undone? Some were belted and flared in a tunic line; others had a barrel curve; others hung straight almost to the knees; others swung loose. The cardigan takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) whose unfortunate claim to fame (other than the garment) is that he led the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade. Heavier outerwear options were warm overcoats or light zip-up jackets. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 1950s cardigans, were sweet, soft and simple- like the era itself! Cardigan looks were so popular in the 1920s that the term came to describe any loose jacket in the style: not just a knit garment. 'No piece of clothing consistently promises so much yet delivers so little. I love cardigans, they are so comfy and cosy, I dont wear non-stretchy jackets unless weather makes it necessary. 3: Where To Find Vintage Clothing, Shopping For True Vintage 50s Clothes Pt. Plus, I feel somewhat mischievous! (17,858) $54.00. There were good blues in the turquoise and Chinese range, with peacock and kingfisher for accents. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Their inclusion in studio portraits (including one of upper-class social climber Annie Beauchamp (mother to Katherine Mansfield), ca 1912) is important, because it demonstrates that cardigans and other knitwear had moved from the realm of pure sportswear into acceptable everyday fashions. Outfit Ideas With Peasant Tops: Five Ways To Make Peasant Blouse More Flattering, Check Out 1950s Womens Fashion Clothing Style, What Colors are okay to wear to a Wedding - White, Pink, Black, Purple, Burgundy dress. (Or two or three! By autumn the box jacket had curved into the short barrel coat, cut away in front. We may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking a link. In Paris, too, Dior launched a vertical line sheath dresses whose narrow straightness was emphasized by fine pleating or tucking, or by narrow ribbon bands running from neck to hem. Love the sweet-as-pie styles of the 1950s?Pair an adorable cropped cardigan with a circle skirt to complete this charming look. They were chosen from the selection of mens coats instead of any teenager-specific designs. The 1950s were the age of boys and girls dressing like smaller versions of adults, yet it was what they wore on weekends and after school that defined the decade. If I saw you on the street in that outfit I would want to copy it immediately! London: Thames and Hudson Ltd. 1986. Your email address will not be published. I'll have to try this look! Of course, there were the famous sweaters from Ireland and Scotland (which were very desirable imports) and many of the sweaters that were embellished with beads were imported from Hong Kong. and good to know about the tags, they can get so itchy sometimes! Always make sure a seller discloses ANY holes to you, no matter how small, before you make a purchase. The Asian look, which had been so important in 1955, became even more popular in 1956. You can read more about tags and labels inShopping For True Vintage 50s Clothes Pt. Marcy: So I think we all know the moral of this story. Those rebel boys didnt wear any of the typical teenage shoes. The summers billowing look of transparent fabrics found solid expression in the most memorable clothes of Balenciagas memorable autumn collection, in which taffeta appeared to have been blown up into pumpkin skirts and vegetable-marrow sleeves. 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