Back to the 50's

     The classic 1950’s look of the hourglass shape is sensual and also more realistic than later fashions that demanded a woman be thin to look stylish. You didn't have to spend time at the gym to get your waist slim enough to wear a 1950s dress - you had foundation garments to take care of any little bulges. These may not have been terribly comfortable, but once you got used to them, they were just part of your daily wardrobe.



Sophia Loren

      At the time, the "New Look", which began in 1947, was a departure for women who had been used to less during the war. Afterward, however, women began to want prettier clothes again, and such clothes were soon available.

Marilyn Monroe

     Dresses with flowing skirts in bright colorful fabrics quickly replaced the utilitarian look of wartime clothes. While some women derided the New Look as fussy, impractical and uncomfortable - forcing women back into a decorative role, after they had proven their strength and abilities - other women embraced the opportunity to dress prettily in a way they hadn't in years.

     Whether your dress style is long and strapless or short and high-neck, get a 1950's feel with plenty of lace and pearl jewelry. Feminine details on shoes and at the waist also add a glamorous 50's effect.