1950s clothing consists of full-skirted dresses and polka-dot skirts worn over a petticoat, and shiny jackets and white jumpsuits for men. You wear it during carnival, at a fifties party, or at a dance evening where the skirts are allowed to twirl, and there are versions for women, men, and children. While you quickly think of glitter with disco clothing, you recognize the fifties by polka-dot prints, pink satin shine, and white collars.
Which fifties outfit suits a woman, a man, or a child?
- 1950s clothing for women includes circle skirts with polka dots or checks, dresses with a collar or petticoat, and pink jackets with a satin-like shine, in women's sizes XS to XXL.
- 1950s clothing for men revolves around white jumpsuits with red sequins and black jackets with a shiny exterior and a white print on the back, in men's sizes S to XL.
- For children, there are skirts with polka dots in pink, red, or white, always with a scarf or neckerchief, and a white jumpsuit with red accents that you choose by body length, where 128 cm is approximately 7 years and 158 cm is approximately 13 years.
- With many women's skirts you get a scarf or neckerchief in the same fabric, while some dresses also come with a petticoat and a belt with a buckle.
Tulle lining or separate petticoat for the fifties width
The wide skirt over a stiff underskirt is the silhouette you immediately recognize as the fifties, together with polka-dot prints, white collars, and a belt tight at the waist. Those looking for vintage clothing to dance in see that width reflected in the circle models that twirl as soon as you make a turn. Some skirts have a layer of tulle attached to the hem, making them stand out on their own. Other dresses come with a separate petticoat, which you wear underneath or omit if you want a slimmer line. If you want as much volume as possible without an extra layer, choose a skirt with a tulle lining, and check with a model without an underskirt whether you need to take a separate petticoat with it.
Polka dots, dance floor, or movie star as a starting point for your fifties look
Choose your pieces based on what your look revolves around: the dance, the pattern, or a famous movie star.
- If you are mainly going to swing, then start with rock n roll clothing.
- If your outfit revolves around the polka-dot pattern, then you are in the right place with polka dot clothing.
- If you want one piece of clothing that sets the look, choose the 1950s dress collection.
- If you are playing the blonde movie star of the fifties, then start with a Marilyn Monroe dress.
- If you already have the clothing, then complete your outfit with 1950s accessories.
- Those who play the movie star role down to the smallest detail will find additions with Marilyn Monroe accessories.
When do you wear 1950s clothing?
You wear 1950s clothing during carnival, at a fifties party, or at a dance class where everyone comes in style. A 1950s outfit for carnival stands out with bright colors, such as bright pink, bright green, and red with polka dots. If you are looking for rockabilly clothing for men, then a black jacket with a shiny leather look gives the cool basis for an evening of swinging.
Buying 1950s clothing in your size
The silhouette you have in mind determines your choice: a wide skirt with tulle for volume, a dress with a belt for a tailored line, or a shiny jacket for the cool side. Pay attention to the body length for children and to the sizing per item for women, because some skirts are one size and others have a regular fashion size. Order before 11:59 p.m. and wear your fifties outfit tomorrow already.
