50s dresses then and now
There’s nothing quite like the fashion industry. Just look at the world of celebrities. Ask someone why they are watching an award show and many times you’ll hear that they want to see who’s wearing what? Check the fashion and gossip magazine the next week and it will will be focused around fashion versus the awards themselves. Many times an entire article will be based around one particular outfit that stole the show.
Fashion from today and yesterday are actually quite similiar. This should come as no surprise as fashion designers get their inspiration many times from fashions of times gone by. Inspiration has to come from somewhere and why not from our days of old. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. Expressing it in fashion is especially satisfying.
When it comes to dresses you’ll find women young and old wanting to stand out. The prom or an evening cocktail party gives the perfect reason to find a vintage dress. In the 50s , women took special care to look just right. More so than today as a matter of fact. Figure flattering pencil skirts or the ever popular full skirted dresses were especially coveted.
Another item that was very popular back in the 50s that still is today is leather. Yes , the men mainly wore leather but the daring ladies gave it a go too. Also, gloves were very much worn in the 50s. Something not seen so much today except for warmth in the winter. A shame too because this fasion accessory is also very flattering. Why any vintate movie you watch today will surely show a woman putting her gloves on to go out for the day.
We of course cannot forget shoes. Ah, the ever so popular woman’s shoe. Yes some were quite simple but as you’ve probably noticed , some were more elaborate and absoutely fabulous. It’s no wonder they are heavily sought after today as well as dresses.
You’ll find just about all you need from the 50s on eBay. Let’s face it. it’s THE place that collectors and those with their own vintage wardrobe go to pass it onto the rest of us.
See what you can find today!
